There are 9 Sunnahs of drinking water:
Start Drinking Water With “Bismillah”
#1- Sit Down When Drinking Water
Water should be consumed in a sitting position.
Hadith Reference: Sahih Muslim: 2024(a)
#2- Don’t Drink Directly From a Water Pitcher
Pour some water into a cup or small dish, and drink from that.
Hadith Reference: Sahih Bukhari: 5627
#3- Hold the Cup In Your Right Hand
Never hold the cup or glass you’re drinking water from in your left hand.
Hadith Reference: Sahih Muslim: 2020(a)
#4- Don’t Drink From a Silver Or Gold Vessel
It is prohibited to drink water from a container that is made of silver or gold material.
Hadith Reference: Sahih Bukhari: 5633
#5- Say “Bismillah” Before Drinking Water
Before taking the first sip of water, you should always say “Bismillah,” according to the Sunnah.
Hadith Reference: Tirmidhi: 1885
#6- Don’t Breathe Into the Vessel
Similarly, it is the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s way never to breathe into the vessel you’re drinking water from.
Hadith Reference: Sahih Bukhari: 5630
#7- Drink Water In 3 Sips (Or More)
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) always drank water in (at least) three sips and also advised others to do the same.
Hadith Reference: Tirmidhi: 1885
#8- Say “Alhamdulillah” After Drinking Water
Always praise Allah (SWT) after drinking water by saying “Alhamdulillah.”
Hadith Reference: Tirmidhi: 1885
#9- Drink Last When Serving
The person serving water to others should be the last to drink it.
Hadith Reference: Ibn Majah: 3434