Entertaining Coolers and containers that will actually keep your drinks cold By Courtney Reilly-Larke Published: October 6, 2021 Updated: March 26, 2024 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Our editorial team independently selects these products. If you choose to buy any, we may earn a commission that helps fund our content. Learn more. Nothing is more refreshing than a cold drink on a hot summer’s day. But it’s a tall order to keep those drinks ice cold. Whether it’s a crisp wine, a frosty beer, or a frozen margarita, here’s how to keep your refreshing drinks cold on the dock this summer. Photo courtesy of BrüMate/Amazon coolers Insulated can cooler Double-walled with an extra copper layer, this handy gadget keeps your canned beverages 20 times colder than they’d normally be. This insulated holder works for slim cans (think Red Bull or Perrier). It has a non-slip base and locks the can into place to prevent spills. They have them for different can sizes, too. Buy from Amazon $35.14 Photo courtesy of CHILLSNER/Amazon Beer chiller Simply freeze one of these sticks, add it to a standard beer bottle, and your beer will stay cold to the last sip. You actually drink through the beer chiller, too. Buy from Amazon $49 Photo courtesy of YETI/Amazon Hard cooler This handy cooler is a dock’s best friend. Designed to keep ice for days and able to accommodate a full bottle of wine standing up, there’s no reason it can’t stay there all weekend. Buy from Amazon $279.99 Photo courtesy of David's Tea Insulated tumbler This insulated tumbler keeps your beverage of choice cool for up to 24 hours. Buy from David's Tea $25 $17.99 Photo courtesy of WKieason/Amazon Can cozies These non-slip neoprene can holders come in a set, so they’re perfect for cottage guests. Buy from Amazon $24.99 Photo courtesy of Coleman/Amazon Floating cooler This floating cooler keeps ice frozen for 24 hours. Combine that with the fact that it can hold 10 lbs of ice and 15 cans of beer, and you’ve got a dockside hydration station. Buy from Amazon $214.99 $152.99 Photo courtesy of MEC Wine tumbler This insulated wine and cocktail tumbler comes with a lid and a straw to keep sipping at a maximum and spilling at a minimum. Buy from MEC $25.95 Photo courtesy of Walmart Growler This lightweight growler holds 64 ounces of your favourite beverage, with a handy neoprene sleeve to keep it colder, longer. Buy from Walmart $25.98 Photo courtesy of YETI/Amazon YETI cooler bag This portable cooler bag from YETI can easily fit 12 cans of beer with a 2:1 ice ratio. The padded strap makes it easy to transport from the cottage to the dock. Buy from Amazon $329.99 Photo courtesy of Igloo/Amazon Insulated water dispenser A classic for a reason, this five-gallon jug can be filled with water and kept on the dock for convenient, all-day hydration. Buy from Amazon $44.97 Featured video Related Story What to drink on the dock this summer