There’s a new wave of canned drinks taking over fridges, office desks, picnic rugs and dinner parties, and honestly, we’re here for it.

Forget fluorescent soft drinks and sugary mixers. The new generation of canned sodas is botanical, low sugar, design-forward and genuinely delicious. Think sparkling yerba maté, botanical blends, sparkling fruit sodas and low sugar drinks with actual personality.

Naturally, we couldn’t stop at the drinks themselves.

Because drinks this good deserve to stay cold, keep hands dry, protect tables from condensation rings and, of course, have a chic outfit to match.

So we styled five canned sodas we’re loving right now with five Chic Sips Can Couture sleeves, pairing flavour profiles, colours and moods with signature prints and plush faux furs from our collections.

The result? Elevated canned drinks with serious main character energy.

Whether you’re searching for the best canned sodas in Australia, low sugar soft drinks, non-alcoholic canned drinks, stylish can sleeves or premium can coolers, these are the pairings we’re reaching for right now.

All drinks were independently selected by Chic Sips. This article is not sponsored.

1. Matéo Ginger Yerba Mate Soda

Paired with: PRIESTESS from the Faux Fur Icons Collection

This one is for people who want energy without the intensity of a traditional energy drink.

Matéo’s Ginger Yerba Mate Soda blends sparkling yerba mate with warming ginger for something that tastes fresh, lightly earthy and surprisingly refined. The natural caffeine from yerba mate gives it a smoother, more sustained energy lift than coffee, which makes this feel less like an energy drink and more like an everyday ritual.

There’s something undeniably cool about this can (and we confess to having multiple on our bar cart), and we love that the brand has its roots in Melbourne.

We paired the Ginger Soda with Priestess from our Faux Fur Icons Collection. A plush faux fur leopard print with quiet mystique, Priestess is our bestseller and feels confident without needing to shout about it.

The rich texture and black vegan leather trim against the sleek silver can creates a pairing that feels meant to be. Quiet luxury energy, but for canned drinks.

Also, silver cans and faux fur together? Elite combination.

2. Something & Nothing Hibiscus & Rose Premium Soda

Paired with: COMO from the Front Row Collection

If a botanical garden became a soda, it would probably taste like this.

Something & Nothing’s Hibiscus & Rose Premium Soda is lightly floral, subtly tart and incredibly refreshing. The hibiscus gives it a cranberry-like brightness, while the rose softens everything without becoming overly sweet or perfumed.

It feels sophisticated from the very first sip. Beautifully packaged and refreshingly different, this is exactly the sort of can we love styling with our Chic Sips sleeves.

We paired it with Como from our Front Row Collection, a monochrome chevron print inspired by timeless tailoring and named after Como Park in South Yarra.

The monochrome palette picks up the black and white branding of the can beautifully while balancing the softness of the pink tones. It feels polished, fashion-led and effortlessly versatile. Like the perfect wardrobe staple, it always works.

3. Frekl Cloudy Apple Ginger Beer

Paired with: MONROE from the Faux Fur Icons Collection

Frekl’s Cloudy Apple Ginger Beer tastes nostalgic and modern at the same time.

You get the warming spice of ginger balanced with crisp cloudy apple, but unlike heavier ginger beers, this one stays bright and refreshing. It’s also zero sugar, gluten free, vegan and made with real Australian ginger, which makes it an easy fridge staple.

This is the sort of drink that belongs at long lunches, picnics and afternoons in the sun.

We paired it with Monroe from our Faux Fur Icons Collection. Cream, plush and luxe, Monroe brings softness and understated glamour (like its muse) to the pairing while creating a beautiful contrast against the crisp blue and lime hues on the can.

There’s something very relaxed yet elevated about this combination. Like a luxe fur coat, but for your drink.

4. Yumbo Soda Co. Mandarin Soda

Paired with: NOCTURNE from the Animalier Collection

This one tastes like sunshine.

Yumbo Soda Co’s Mandarin Soda is citrusy, juicy and instantly mood-lifting. It has that nostalgic orange soda energy, but cleaner, fresher and much more modern. As a fellow Victorian brand, we also love seeing another local label bringing personality and design sensibility to the canned drinks space.

And visually? It’s a dream.

The bright orange packaging called for something equally graphic, so we paired it with Nocturne from our Animalier Collection. Bold zebra stripes in deep, dark tones give the pairing a dramatic edge while balancing the brightness of the can beautifully.

Confident, graphic and impossible not to notice.

This is the pairing we’d reach for at rooftop drinks, beach hangs or anywhere that needs a little extra serotonin.

5. Bobby Passion Fruit Soft Drink

Paired with: HARLAND from the Front Row Collection

Bright, tropical and genuinely fun.

Bobby’s Passion Fruit soft drink delivers a sharp, juicy passionfruit hit without becoming overly sugary or artificial tasting. With just 35 calories per can, 98% less sugar, prebiotics and no artificial flavours, it feels light, vibrant and genuinely refreshing. It’s also vegan and gluten free. And as a Melbourne-born and bred brand, the local provenance feels especially close to home for us at Chic Sips.

The branding deserves its own moment too.

The deep purple can paired with bold yellow typography already makes a statement, so we leaned into that energy with Harland from our Front Row Collection.

An ode to classic houndstooth print, Harland is defined by bold contrast and structure, conveying confidence and tailored authority. The purple and lilac palette feels playful enough to complement the soda while still keeping the overall look elevated and fashion-forward.

Together, the pairing delivers big holiday energy with a fashion-led twist.

Why We’re Styling Canned Drinks With Chic Sips Sleeves

Most people think of can coolers and stubby holders as purely practical.

At best, they’re functional. At worst, they completely ruin the mood.

Beautifully designed cans deserve insulation that complements them.

Our Can Couture sleeves are designed to do the basics exceptionally well by helping keep drinks colder for longer, hands dry and condensation rings off the table. But the real point is giving canned drinks an outfit that's as chic as everything else around them. 

The rise of beautifully designed canned beverages has changed the way people drink, and it’s sparked an overdue rethink in how they’re served and styled. Drinks fridges, bar carts and entertaining moments feel more design-conscious than ever, and we think the accessories around them should reflect that shift.

Your can doesn’t need to disappear into a bulky metal can cooler, an aesthetically compromised stubby holder or, at worst, sit there naked, dripping and getting warm.

It just needs a better outfit.

Our Take

If you’ve never thought about styling your canned drinks before, consider this your sign.

The new era of canned sodas proves drinks can be both functional, better for you and delicious. But the reality is they still need insulation that looks as good as it performs.

And whether you’re into botanical sodas, ginger beer, yerba mate or tropical sparkling drinks, there’s probably a Chic Sips sleeve that feels right at home beside it.

Cold drinks. Dry hands. No condensation rings. No aesthetic casualties.

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