45 Anything But a Water Bottle Ideas That are Funny and Creative
If you’re looking for anything but a water bottle ideas, I’ve got you covered. Whether you’re using this for a party theme or for Spirit Week, these ideas are creative, fun, and totally unexpected.
Not only are they unique, but these anything but a water bottle ideas are also safe to drink from. So you can fully lean into the theme while still being mindful of what you’re using. So without further ado, keep reading for my list of 45 alternatives to a water bottle.
What Is Anything but a Water Bottle
Anything but a water bottle is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of bringing a regular water bottle, you show up with your drink in a non traditional container.
The whole point of this trend is to get creative and think outside the box. It can be funny, dramatic, cute, or even a little ridiculous (as long as it is safe to drink from).
Anything but a Water Bottle Ideas
1. Pringles Can
You can eat the Pringles first or pour them into a separate container to save for later. Once the can is empty, wash it out really well so your drink does not taste salty. After it is completely clean and dry, fill the Pringles can with your drink.
2. Cereal Box
Grab an empty cereal box and place a water bottle inside of it. When you want a drink, simply unscrew the water bottle cap and put a straw inside, so it looks like you’re drinking straight from the cereal box.
When you’re done, tuck the straw back in and screw the cap back on. This idea is simple, cute, and keeps everything safe and spill free.
3. Crocks Shoes
If you have a pair of Crocs, grab them along with a Ziploc bag and a straw. Place the Ziploc bag inside the shoe and fill it with your drink, then zip it closed. When you’re ready to drink, just open the bag slightly, insert your straw, and sip right out of the Croc. (You can do this with any other shoes also, like sneakers or heels)
4. Tea Kettle
A tea kettle is another easy “anything but a water bottle” idea, especially if you already have one at home. Just fill the kettle with water and sip straight from it.
5. Flower Vase
Grab a flower vase and fill it with your drink to use as your anything but a water bottle. You can choose a clear vase or one with a cute pattern to make it even more creative.
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6. Cafe Bustelo Can
If you or someone in your household drinks Cafe Bustelo coffee; grab an empty can, clean it out thoroughly, and fill it with your drink.
7. Pot
From a small pan to a large pot, head to your kitchen cabinets and grab one to fill with your drink. This is one of my favorite “anything but a water bottle ideas”; because it can be as absurd as you want, depending on the size of the pot.
8. Blender
Grab a blender and fill it with your drink of choice. If you’d like, you can even make it look like a smoothie. Just add (unblinded) fruits like berries or apple slices along with your drink to the blender and drink away.
9. DayQuil Bottle
Take an empty DayQuil bottle, wash it thoroughly, and fill it with your drink. To match the original orange color of DayQuil, add orange juice to the bottle.
10. Ziploc Bags
Grab a Ziploc bag and fill it with your drink. When you’re ready to sip, either open a corner of the bag and take a drink or insert a straw. Once you’re done, remove the straw and zip the bag back up.
11. Rain Boots
This works with rain boots, sneakers, or even heels. Place a Ziploc bag inside the shoe, fill it with your drink, and zip it closed. When you’re ready, unzip a little, insert a straw, and sip straight from your shoe.
12. Ice Cube Tray
Fill an ice cube tray with water and drink from it. This one can get a little messy, so walk carefully to avoid spilling as you sip.
13. Ketchup Bottle
Grab an empty ketchup bottle, wash it thoroughly with soap and water, and fill it with a red-colored juice like fruit punch.
14. Water Pitcher/Brita
If you have a water pitcher or a Brita filter in your fridge, use the whole thing as your anything but a water bottle.
15. Soap Dispenser Bottle
Whether plastic or ceramic, an empty soap dispenser makes a quirky drink container. Fill it with your drink of choice and pump it like soap to take a sip. (Just make sure it’s completely clean first).
16. Sand Castle Bucket
Another unique idea is using a sandcastle bucket. You can find cheap options at your local dollar store or Walmart. Wash it really well with dish soap and water, and then fill it with your drink.
17. Spray Bottle
Grab a clean, empty spray bottle and fill it with your drink. When you’re ready to drink, just mist it into your mouth.
18. Tissue Box
You’re going to need a tissue box, a tissue box cover, a Ziploc bag, a straw, and your drink. Add your drink to the Ziploc bag, then place the bag along with the tissue box, inside the tissue box cover so it’s hidden. When you’re ready to drink, unzip the bag a little, insert your straw, and sip away.
Anything but a Water Bottle Day
19. Measuring Cup
Grab a measuring cup, fill it with your drink, and use it as your anything but a water bottle idea.
20. Science Beaker
If you’re wanting an interesting and out-of-the-blue container, use a science beaker. “Technically” it’s designed to hold liquid and measure it. So it works perfectly for this anything but a bottle theme. Just grab a beaker, fill it with your drink, and sip away.
21. Tupperware
Most, if not all of us, already have Tupperwares in our cabinets. So grab a container with a lid and fill it with your drink. One of the best parts about this idea is you don’t have to worry about spills. Once you’re done sipping, just put the lid back on.
22. Flower Watering Can
Grab a plastic flower watering can, wash it thoroughly with dish soap and water, and fill it with your drink.
23. Coffee Creamer
If you have coffee creamer on hand, use that as your drink container. Empty out any creamer that’s already inside. (Either pour it into another container or drink it) then fill the bottle with your drink.
24. Mini Trash Can
Grab a new mini trash can from the store. To make it look realistic, add some crumpled paper inside as props, then hide a water bottle among the papers. When you’re ready to drink, unscrew the water bottle cap, insert a straw, and sip. Since the bottle is hidden among the papers, most people won’t even notice it.
25. M&M Candy Bag with Resealable Lid
Grab an M&M candy bag with a resealable lid, or any similar candy bag. Empty the candy into another container and fill the bag with your drink. Seal it back up, and when you’re ready to drink, open just a small part or insert a straw so you don’t have to open the entire bag.
26. Protein Powder Container
Take a protein powder container, clean it out, and fill it with your drink. You can even keep the scooper inside so that when you’re ready, you grab the scooper, and sip your drink from it.
27. Watermelon
This idea takes a little extra effort, and muscle work. Grab a watermelon and hollow out the center, then fill it with your drink. You can even take the chunks you removed, blend them with lemonade or another juice, and pour it back into the hollowed watermelon for a fun and delicious drink.
28. Legos
If you have those large Lego pieces made for toddlers, grab one, clean it thoroughly, and fill it with your drink.
29. Gravy Boat
For your “anything but a water bottle day”, a gravy boat works perfectly. Fill it with your drink, or if you want to be extra wild, you could even fill it with actual gravy.
30. Tea Cup
While it’s technically a “cup”, a tea cup still counts since it’s not a bottle… right?
31. Ice Cream Container
Grab an empty ice cream container, rinse it well with soap and water, and fill it with your drink of choice. When you’re ready, simply remove the lid and sip straight from the container.
Funny Anything but a Water Bottle Ideas
32. Toddler Potty Chair
When it comes to funny anything but a water bottle ideas; a toddler potty chair always gets me laughing, and it will make others laugh too. Grab a brand new (emphasis on brand new and never used, lol) toddler potty chair and fill it with your drink. To make it even more silly and creative, use apple juice so it looks like pee.
33. Baby Bottle
I know “bottle” is in the name, but a baby bottle is still totally random and unexpected, especially since we’re not babies. Grab a baby bottle and fill it with your drink. Milk works especially well to tie into the theme.
34. Dog Bowl
Grab a new, never used dog bowl, fill it with water, and sip straight from the bowl.
35. Squirt Gun
A pool squirt gun is another fun option. Fill it with water, then squirt it directly into your mouth for a playful twist.
36. Baking Pan
If you have any baking pans, like a regular pan or a muffin tin, grab one and fill it with your drink.
37. Mouthwash Bottle
Grab a blue mouthwash bottle, empty out the liquid, and wash it thoroughly with dish soap and water. Fill it with blue Gatorade or another blue drink to match the original mouthwash color.
38. Piñata
Grab a piñata and check the opening to see if you can fit a small Ziploc bag inside. Fill the bag with your drink and zip it closed. When you’re ready to drink, unzip a tiny opening in the bag, insert a straw, and sip as if you’re drinking straight from the piñata.
39. Shoebox
Grab a shoebox and use scissors or an X-Acto knife to make a small opening in the lid. Place your drink in a Ziploc bag and position it inside the box. When you’re ready to drink, open the bag through the hole, insert a straw, and sip—then remove the straw, zip the bag closed, and carry the shoebox normally.
40. Baked Potato
Make a baked potato and hollow out the center, like you’re preparing a loaded potato. Fill it with your drink for a weird and hilarious twist that most people probably wouldn’t think of.
Creative Anything but a Water Bottle Ideas
41. Flower Pot
Grab a flower pot and place a Ziploc bag filled with your drink inside. When you’re ready, unzip the bag just enough to insert a straw, so it looks like you’re drinking straight from the flower pot.
42. Plastic Traffic Cone
Grab a plastic toy traffic cone and fill it with your drink.
43. Trophy Cup
You can also use a trophy cup. Rinse it out thoroughly and fill it with your drink.
44. Can of Beans
A can of beans is another creative anything but a water bottle idea. Grab a can and a can opener, open it as usual, rinse it out, and fill it with your drink. Make sure to sip using a straw rather than putting the can directly to your mouth.
45. Popcorn Bucket
Finally, grab a popcorn bucket, wash it well, and fill it with your drink.
