Viral 'three drink theory' promises to keep you happy and energized

A drink theory that sees you sipping on three drinks to get energy, be hydrated, and have fun has been branded the ultimate drink trifecta. 

Every day people on social media shed light on niche ideas. And, TikTok's latest trend has Gen Z wrapped around its finger. 

In 2021, US-based comedian and model Sophia Wilson Pelton coined the three-drink theory, a belief that everyone should have three drinks at once, with each of them serving a different purpose.

The beverage trifecta separates the drinks into various categories: one for hydration, energy, and fun. 

US-based comedian and model Sophia Wilson Pelton coined the three drink theory, a belief that everyone should have three drinks at once, with each of them serving a different purpose

The beverage trifecta separates the drinks into various categories: one for hydration, energy, and fun

Sophia's words inspired other social media users to share their very own drinks, which they call 'emotional support beverages' 

One user showed off their coffee, smoothie, and cucumber water, which turned their study session into 'luxurious studying'

Sophia - who uses they/them pronouns - first shed light on the idea by tweeting: 'To me, the height of luxury is drinking three liquids at once: one for hydration, one for energy, and one for fun (ex: water, matcha, spindrift.)' 

They followed their tweet with a TikTok clip, which quickly garnered the same success. 

In the video, they added: 'It could be water, matcha, Spindrift. It could even be water, vodka, Red Bull. It could be bloody mary, coffee, water, whatever you want. 

'But, in those moments, I just feel like I have it all. I’m living large and I am a little prince. It’s like, caffeinate, alleviate, hydrate.' 

Sophia's words inspired other social media users to share their very own drinks. 

One person said: 'One: coffee to temporarily forget I'm depressed, two: mint tea for coffee breath/ quells caffeine anxiety, three: emotional support water bottle, untouched.' 

'Green juice, tea, H2O,' added another user. 

'Yes. I always say nothing is more luxurious than breakfast alone w my latte, water, and orange juice. Girl you’re my best friend now,' commented someone else. 

One content creator names Kristen even made a song called, 'Beverage goblin song', her lyrics say you need three drinks for your 'body and mind'

Many people showcased their range of drinks while sipping on their 'emotional support' water bottles 

Another user shared her line-up of a mimosa, water, and coke in a clip captioned: 'A girlie always needs three drinks, stay hydrated friends'

'This is the exact right take,' added another user.

One person said: 'If I don’t have 3 drinks near me at all time I will breakdown.'

Someone else commented: 'Okay for a truly luxurious brunch I need to start with a coffee and a green juice, then a second coffee with a mimosa and a fizzy water.' 

Many other views even shared videos using Sophia's sound while showcasing their various beverages. 

One user showed off their coffee, smoothie, and cucumber water, which turned their study session into 'luxurious studying.'  

Another user shared her line-up of a mimosa, water, and coke in a clip captioned: 'A girlie always needs three drinks, stay hydrated friends.' 

One social media user, who goes by Unnecessary Inventions was so inspired by Sophia's words, he even created a special cup to hold three different drinks

Many other views even shared videos using Sophia's sound while showcasing their various beverages

One content creator named Kristen even made a song called, 'Beverage goblin song.' 

She captioned her video: 'Never underestimate the power of a fun little drink to help your productivity. Meet the beverage goblin aka a work-from-home queen.' 

Kristen's lyrics say the various drinks help the 'body and mind.' 

One social media user, who goes by Unnecessary Inventions was so inspired by Sophia's words, he even created a special cup to hold three different drinks. 

Speaking to Today, Sophia shared how they came up with the idea. 

They said: 'I always like to have a lot of drinks and like constantly peeing and constantly consuming. That one just really caught on. I was just alone in my room and thinking about it because I can’t have coffee without water. It just felt like it was true.'