Welcome to Sportly Drinking

Hey and welcome to Sportly Drinking — your new favorite hydration station! I’m Vanessa — athlete, sports nutritionist, mocktail enthusiast, and the creator behind Sportly Drinking | Mocktails and More.

Sportly Drinking was born from a mix of frustration and inspiration.

After years as a professional athlete and working as a sports nutritionist in high-level sports with elite athletes, I kept noticing the same patterns pop-up — and honestly, it started to bug me:

1. Athletes choosing alcohol without thinking twice — not realizing how much it can impact training adaptations, performance, and recovery.

2. A whole lot of confusion around hydration — what’s actually beneficial to drink (and when) versus what’s just clever marketing.

3. And maybe the most ironic of all: people avoiding fruit and juice because of sugar, while sipping pricey sports drinks and carb powders... that also contain sugar (usually a mix of glucose and fructose — yes, fructose, like the kind in fruit. Don’t worry, we’ll unpack that in a future post!).

💡 That’s when I knew something needed to change.

Sportly Drinking is here to offer a better way to sip.

Alcohol-free drinks that support your body and your vibe. From social moments to sports recovery, we’re blending up feel-good options that are as functional as they are fun.

No fear-mongering. No boring beverages. Just smarter sipping that works for your health and goals.

Sportly Drinking is here to shake things up — literally:

✨ Fun — because health shouldn’t be boring

🧠 Functional — every ingredient earns its spot

💪 Performance-minded — made to fuel recovery, energy, and long-term health

And just to be clear — I’m not anti-sports supplements.

Supplements can be super helpful in the right context. But I do believe they should be used occasionally and mindfully — not as your everyday default.

So here, you’ll get real, easy-to-digest info on hydration, health, and all things drinking —plus loads of playful, functional recipes using natural ingredients (and with the occasional supplement twist!).

Whether you're an athlete or just someone who wants to feel better and drink smarter — I got you. Let’s raise a glass to feeling good, performing strong, and keeping hydration interesting.

Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here!