It seems that we are surrounded by more and more fancy, delicious drinks. In some establishments simple coffee and tea have evolved into drinks that look more like desserts. Many fast food restaurants are now serving smoothies as touting it as a healthy alternative to soft drinks and milk shakes.
There are many articles written about soda and the amount of sugar in each can or bottle. But beware of some of those other drinks including juice. I'm sure you have heard the advice that it's better to eat an orange than to drink orange juice.
There is research that shows that the body doesn't process liquid calories the same way as it does solid calories. Thirst is quenched when your blood and cell volume is increased with water. Hunger is satisfied by your stomach and intestines. So having a high calorie drink will not help satisfy your hunger. In fact you think about it further, would you have a food item if you're thirsty? Likewise, if you're hungry, why would you have a smoothie? Check out Live Science for more information.
I try to drink just water and live by the recommendations of the Mayo Clinic:
"As a general rule, drink no more than 4 ounces (118 milliliters) of juice and 16 to 24 ounces (473 to 710 milliliters) of skim milk a day. Also be careful about energy drinks. Although they're touted as healthy, some energy drinks can have as much added sugar as sodas — the top source of added sugar in the American diet."
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