Wrapping up 2025 While Bringing the Rizz to 2026
Is it just me, or did 2025 feel like a decade squeezed into twelve months? One minute we were all obsessed with the Super Bowl halftime show, and the next, we were trying to figure out if our neighbor’s new "AI dog" was actually a very talented raccoon. As we stand on the edge of 2026, it’s time to sweep up the digital confetti and figure out how to be real humans again.
The 10 Entertainment Moments That Actually Happened
If you slept through 2025, you missed a lot of "blink and you’ll miss it" history. From stadium tours to digital drama, here were the moments that kept our group chats on fire:
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Masterclass: The New Orleans show featured a Crip-walking Serena Williams and basically reset the bar for live performances.
The Great Labubu Craze: People actually waited in line for six hours for a small, toothy monster keychain. We’ve reached peak "collectible" madness.
The Louvre Jewelry Heist: Someone made off with $102 million in French Crown Jewels, and TikTok turned the thieves into "aesthetic" icons within hours.
Taylor and Travis's Summer "Silence": The internet almost broke when the couple went three whole days without being photographed together in July.
K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Netflix animated film became a global obsession, making "slaying monsters" the new vibe for pop music videos.
The "6-7" Slang Takeover: If you didn't hear a teenager say "6-7" every five minutes, did you even leave your house?
James Gunn’s Superman Saves the Day: The new Superman movie actually lived up to the hype, officially making superheroes "cool" again after a long dry spell.
The Coronation of "Nonna-core": Everyone suddenly started dressing like an Italian grandmother—headscarves, floral aprons, and lots of pasta.
AI Late Night: That one experimental episode of The Late Show hosted entirely by a digital Stephen Colbert was… unsettlingly good.
The Return of the Flip Phone: Gen Z officially decided smartphones were "too much work" and went back to 2004 technology.
The Spotify Wrapped: Top 10 Pop Hits of 2025
If these songs weren't stuck in your head, were you even listening to music? According to Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped, these were the tracks on repeat:
"Die With A Smile" – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (The duet that wouldn't quit)
"BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish
"APT." – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (The drinking game song that went global)
"The Fate of Ophelia" – Taylor Swift
"That’s So True" – Gracie Abrams
"luther" – Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA
"Golden" – HUNTR/X
"Wildflower" – Billie Eilish
"Ordinary" – Alex Warren
"Sailor Song" – Gigi Perez
Top 10 Healthy Choices for a Shiny 2026
Let’s face it: our brains are fried from too much screen time and "Dubai Chocolate." For 2026, let’s try these CDC-backed wellness vibes to keep us from glitching out:
"Phone Sleeping": Put your phone in a "bed" (a drawer) at 9:00 PM and don't wake it up until 7:00 AM.
The 10-Minute Sun Soak: Get outside within an hour of waking up to tell your brain that the sun is, in fact, real.
Micro-Strength Training: Do five squats every time you wait for the kettle to boil or the microwave to beep.
Dopamine Fasting: One day a week, try to exist without a screen. Yes, it’s scary. Yes, you’ll survive.
Hydration with a Twist: Drink 8oz of water before you allow yourself that first cup of coffee.
Rucking: Put some heavy books in a backpack and go for a walk. It’s "walking" but for people who want to feel like a hero.
The "One Green Thing" Rule: Every meal must have one green vegetable, even if it’s just a very enthusiastic piece of parsley.
Somatic Shaking: When you feel stressed, just shake your body like a wet dog for 30 seconds. Science says it works!
Batch Cooking: Spend Sunday making one giant pot of soup so you don't eat cereal for dinner on Tuesday.
Social Connection: Call one friend a week. A real call. With voices.
The Bar Cart: Top 10 Mocktails (and Their Fun Cousins)
Whether you're doing "Dry January" or just want to remember the night, these mocktail recipes are elite. For an "all the flavor and none of the funk” version we've found companies such as Arkay Beverages, Enjoy Mocktails, Lyre’s and Stella Rosa, which provide non-alcoholic alternatives that make crafting mocktails FUN! Imagine my surprise when I found out one of my favorite brands, Stella Rosa, offers non-alcoholic versions of wine! If you are on a budget you can make sans-spirit recipes, and if you're feeling spicy we've included the boozy additions.
*** Elemental Vibes has no affiliation with Arkay Beverages, Enjoy Mocktails, Lyre’s nor Stella Rosa. We just find it interesting these companies give consumers options.
The Mocktail Recipe
1. Cucumber Mint Refresher: Muddled mint, cucumber, lime, soda, Arkay Zero Proof Gin or Lyre’s Gin
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Gin
2. Spicy Pineapple No-jito: Pineapple juice, jalapeño, lime, sparkling water, Arkay Zero Proof Tequila, Enjoy Mocktails Tequila or Lyre’s Tequila and Lyre’s Triple Sec
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Silver Tequila
3. Lavender Lemonade: Fresh lemon, lavender syrup, butterfly pea tea,Arkay Zero Proof Lemon Vodka or Enjoy Mocktails Limoncello
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Vodka
4. Ginger Pomegranate Fizz: Pomegranate juice, fresh ginger, club soda, Arkay Zero Proof Dark Rum, Enjoy Mocktails Spiced Rum or Lyre’s Dark Rum
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Dark Rum
5. The Fake-a-rita: Agave, lime juice, orange bitters, Arkay Zero Proof Tequila, Enjoy Mocktails Tequila, or Lyre’s Tequila and Lyre’s Triple Sec salt rim.
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Mezcal
6. Sunset Sangria (Zero Proof): Grape juice, sliced oranges, cinnamon, Stella Rosa N/A Red Wine, Enjoy Mocktails Brandy
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Red Wine & Brandy
7. Matcha Lemonade: Ceremonial matcha, honey, lemon, Arkay Zero Proof Lemon Vodka or Enjoy Mocktails Limoncello
Want a different flavor? Try Arkay Zero Proof Vodka flavors like apricot, vanilla, strawberry, mango, or mandarin
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Citrus Vodka
8. Peach Bellini-ish: Peach purée and sparkling white grape juice, Stella Rosa N/A Sparkling Peach Wine
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Prosecco
9. Espresso Not-ini: Cold brew, vanilla syrup, Arkay Zero Proof Vodka, Lyre’s Coffee Liqueur Alternative shaken until frothy.
10. Blood Orange Smash: Blood orange juice, rosemary syrup, tonic, Arkay Zero Proof Tennessee Whiskey or Enjoy Mocktails varieties of Whiskey
The "Spiked" Version (Add 1.5oz): Add Bourbon
Forecast: The Death of "6-7" and the Rise of 2026
We’re calling it now: the "6-7" trend (you know, that confusing mix of basketball slang and rapper Skrilla’s influence) is going to fade by June 8th. We’ve reached peak "internet gibberish," and in 2026, we’re moving toward "The Great Realness."
New Trends for 2026:
Analog Hobbies: Expect to see people actually knitting in public or starting "pen pal" clubs.
Maximalist Comfort: Forget "sad beige" houses; we’re moving into "clutter-core" where your home looks like a cozy museum.
Low-Fi Travel: Visiting small towns instead of "Instagrammable" cities will be the ultimate flex.
The Bottom Line:
May your 2026 be filled with fewer "6-7" memes and more actual 7-hour sleep cycles. Let’s bring the rizz back to real-life conversations and leave the doom-scrolling in 2025.
What was your absolute favorite moment of 2025? Tell us in the comments below! If you loved these recipes or a particular brand of N/A spirits we’ve listed, let us know! And remember, subscribe to our newsletter for more weekly rizz!
