This is a mock company blog post that I created for my portfolio! Olipop is a health-conscious startup company that is absolutely turning the soda industry on its head. I’m a huge fan of their products, and I’d recommend them to any soda lover or anyone who just loves a good bev. If you’re interested, you can check them out here.

5 Ways to Wind Down with Olipop

We all have night routines, whether we consciously think about them or not. Of course, there are the basics: most of us eat dinner, brush our teeth, and get in bed at relatively consistent times every night. But beyond that, there is so much room for our individual nightly traditions. Oftentimes, people watch a designated nighttime show, read a few chapters of their current favorite book, or call a certain friend or family member. Many of us have a snack, or a fun, nightly beverage, like a soda or glass of wine. These details, though small, make a huge difference in our wind-down routine. But what if the caffeine and sugar in that soda start to give you sleep troubles? Or maybe, that glass of wine has you waking up a lot more anxious than the night before. We get it. Don’t get rid of your nighttime bev, quite yet! Here are 5 (delicious) ways to wind down with Olipop tonight:

While You Cook Dinner

We can probably all agree that there’s nothing better than a home cooked meal. But maybe the cooking itself isn’t your thing, or your day has just been way too long. That post-work slump can hit hard, so romanticize those mundane tasks! Our favorite way to do so is with the music loud and a fun drink in hand. You can drink it straight out of the can, pour it over ice, or pour it in a wine glass, if that’s more your speed. The best part is, one can of Olipop contains 9 grams of fiber, and only 35 calories. So not only are you supporting your digestive health, you also won’t spoil your appetite before dinner.

As a Mixer in Your Mocktail (or cocktail, if that’s your jam)

Need some extra sleep support? So do we. Any mocktail with Olipop turns out delicious, but we especially love using it in this delicious tart cherry nightcap recipe. Tart cherry juice has so many incredible health benefits, one of those being helping to promote melatonin production (melatonin is the sleep hormone)! These pair wonderfully with the prebiotics and antioxidants packed in every can of Olipop. All you need for this nightcap is:

• Apple Cider Vinegar

• 100% Red Tart Cherry Juice

• Olipop Lemon Lime Flavor (our new ginger ale flavor would be perfect as well)

• Ice

• Lime Juice (optional)

That’s it! Try it for the best sleep of your life.

Or, for something a little *stronger,* try this Bahama Mama Cocktail recipe using Orange Squeeze Olipop.

As the Perfect Addition to Your Movie Night

It’s nearly criminal to watch a movie without a snack and a drink. But those 65 grams of sugar in your favorite large McDonald’s Coke might not have you feeling great by the time the credits roll. Luckily for you, Olipop has a flavor to satisfy any soda craving you might have. We have the fruit flavors, like Orange Squeeze and Classic Grape, but we also made sure all your favorite colas are covered– anything from Cream Soda to Cherry Cola. These pair perfectly with a bag of healthy, seed oil-free popcorn, from our friends over at Lesser Evil. Delicious and healthy can indeed coexist.

In Your Favorite Dessert

Like many of you, we are BIG fans of a good root beer float. However, we are not-so-big fans of the ingredients that come along with it. Most root beer manufacturers use high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and chemical preservatives in their product. We just don’t believe these ingredients are necessary in a soda, so we made our own! Our Classic Root Beer offers that classic, spiced, earthy vanilla flavor, but with a botanical base, and sweetened with stevia leaf extract. All of the goodness, and none of the gross stuff. Pour it into a glass and top with a scoop of your favorite healthiER vanilla ice cream, and you have a better-for-you root beer float, and you’d never be able to tell the difference!

With Friends!

We believe that the best bevs are shared with friends. Invite all your favorite people over, and tell them to bring their favorite snack to share, or a fun card game (Olipop pairs great with winning). There are few things in life that are more memorable and fun than a spontaneous night with friends. An added bonus? No need to wait for Friday night– no hangover risk here!

We hope you loved these 5 ways to wind down with Olipop. Our goal is to give you better, healthier options for your everyday routine. Life is too short not to enjoy it, but you might as well help your body– rather than harm it– when you have the option. No need to compromise on health OR flavor. Enjoy!