6 New Summer Sodas to Sip

When we find ourselves craving something sweet, portable, and a little bit nostalgic, a soda pop is really the only answer. The botanical extracts, herbs, floral aromas, fruits, and natural sugars are just a few reasons these delicious new-wave carbonated drinks hit the spot for picnics, road trips, and backyard hangouts.

Jam lovers, rejoice! This fizzy, lip-puckering essence of the Marion blackberry is a perfect celebration of the best summer produce.($35 for 12,unitedsodas.com)

If we could bottle up the essence of a pine forest, it would taste like Casamara Club’s Capo. This blend of peppermint leaf, cloves, cardamom, and licorice root is sure to be a star in your cooler lineup.($36 for 12,casamaraclub.com)

When we read “sparkling amaro soft drink” on Casamara Club’s Onda label, we did a double take. Onda uses high-quality ingredients like Italian chinotto, juniper berry, and rhubarb root in a totally unexpected drink that’s unlike any soda we’ve had before.($36 for 12,casamaraclub.com)

Longing for the taste of an orange Creamsicle but not so much for all the added sugars? Los Angeles–based Corsa’s smooth spritz boasts a tangy bouquet of blood orange, Key lime, and Honeybell citrus that is sure to take you back in time.($48 for 12,corsa.co)

Who knew that peppercorns and elderberries were a match made in heaven? This is the driest soda of the group, and we fell in love with its balanced tartness and crisp, uber-refreshing carbonation.($24 for 6,drinkdona.comoramazon.com)

Caffeine, meet carbonation: This cold-brew soda is perfectly balanced by notes of citrus and vanilla cream.($12 for 4,slingshotcoffeecompany.com)