Hydration is key.

As the heatwave continues apace, we have learned that we cannot rely on Aperol Spritz alone to provide the watery energy we need to go about our daily business.

That’s why we’ve been on the lookout for other options.

Happily, Cork’s creative kitchen folk have been busy brewing up delicious non-alcoholic concoctions that will make you want to give up shop-bought fizzy drinks forever.

Here are four fun summer drinks to sip this week:

1. Kefirs in all colours at My Goodness

Drop by the English Market stall or pick up a bottle in the Quay Co-Op

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2. Elderflower Ices at the Crawford Gallery Cafe

Garden Cafe customers were handed these free of charge to keep them cool this week.

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4. Ethiopian Adado and Lime Zest Cold brew at Good Day Deli

Relax in the sun and let the tropical flavours transport you…

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4. Earl Grey and Rosemary Soda at SOMA

This little glass of heaven is the perfect pick-me-up when an Americano just won’t cut it.

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