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We all know that summer days in South Africa don't follow a schedule. You start with a braai, end with a sundowner, and somewhere in between there's a moment when you need a drink that isn't coffee. Woolies' new drink ranges have you covered – from first thing in the morning to the last toast of the night. But here's the thing: you don't have to wait for the "right" time. Want an Ösel Revive at sunset? Go for it. An Ösel Chill at 7 am? Why not. A Fiber Pop at midnight? You do you. The ISH Paloma while you're braaiing? Obviously.

Who says you need a reason?

These ranges are so pretty you'll want to line them up on the table and leave them there. Vibrant cans, gorgeous colours, bottles that look as good as they taste. But they're not just a pretty line-up. Each one does something different, and the only question is which one you're reaching for in the moment.

Ösel Organic

These drinks are handcrafted on the Estonian island of Ösel, made using apples, no added sugar and no preservatives. Revive is a sparkling hibiscus blend – tart, floral and refreshing. Chill brings rhubarb and apple with a whisper of lavender. Thrive is bright apple nectar with lemon balm. Pour over ice, drink them straight, or add a sprig of whatever's growing in the garden.

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Good Guys Fiber Pop

Peach, lime, raspberry – fibre, vitamin C and zinc to support gut health, natural flavours and colorants. But here's the thing: you'd never know it's doing you good, because it just tastes like a great drink. It's the one that doesn't announce itself. It just quietly gets on with it while you enjoy the sip.

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ISH non-alcoholic cocktails

The Paloma, the Spritz, the Daiquiri – all the cocktail flavour, none of the alcohol. Pour it into your nicest glass, garnish it like you mean it, and toast to a cocktail-filled night and a fresh mind the day after. Cheers without the consequences.

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The prettiest companion to your drink

Let's talk about the ice. Because the right ice doesn't just keep your drink cold – it changes the whole experience. Citrus slices, fresh edible flowers, thinly sliced apples, berries – throw them into ice trays before freezing and watch your drink come alive. Want to take it further? Swap the water for your favourite brewed and cooled tea. Hibiscus makes beautifully vibrant cubes that pair perfectly with a summer drink, while rooibos adds a delicious, subtle flavour as it melts. They're the upgrade your drink didn't know it needed, and they're the reason your summer table is going to look that good. Try your own combinations and see what works.

So how do you have yours? Straight from the can, over ice, with a garnish, in a glass, mixed? There's no wrong way to drink any of these. Only your way.

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Three ranges, one table, every drink your summer needs. Whatever your friends are into, there's something for them.

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Producers: Fatima Saib and Lerato Tlali

Host: Brittany from Body By Balance

Recipe and production: Bianca Strydom and Marcelle van Rooyen

Food assistants: Bianca Jones, Nadia Meyer and Chevonne Fourie

Photography: Shavan Rahim

Videography: Romy Wilson and Barry de Villiers

Woolies' new drink ranges have your summer covered. Ösel Organic, Good Guys Fiber Pop and ISH non-alcoholic cocktails – pretty enough to pour, good enough to drink straight from the can.

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