SUNNAH OF DRINKING WATER:

1) A Muslim should drink with the right hand. Shaytaan Drinks with the left hand. 

2) Sit and drink. ( drinking water while standing comes in Makroohaat not Haraam. so best is to Drink while sitting inshalllah. Unless you really can't ) 

3) Recite "Bismillah" before drinking. 

4) After drinking say " Alhamdullilah" . 

5) Drink in 3 breaths removing the utensil from the mouth after each sip.

6) Do not drink directly from the jug or bottle. One should pour the contents into a glass first and then drink.

7) Drinking Zam Zam water while standing is Sunnah. 


Muslim Bk 23, Number 5023 Sahi Bukhari 2.701