Bottle with automatic orienting handle assembly

A drinking bottle, comprising:

• a container comprising:
• an open top,
• a first portion having a first outer dimension, and
• a second portion having a second outer dimension larger than the first outer dimension, the second portion being further away from the open top than the first portion;
• a handle assembly comprising:
• a ring configured to slidably engage the second portion and receive the first portion, the ring comprising a topmost surface facing away from the second portion and farthest from the second portion, a bottom surface facing toward the second portion, and an internal surface connecting the topmost surface and the bottom surface, a first protrusion formed along the topmost surface to extend away from the second portion, and
• at least one handle attached to the ring;
• and
• a lid configured to engage the handle assembly, the lid having an inner shape dimensioned to receive the first portion but not the second portion, the lid formed with a first notch corresponding to the first protrusion to receive and engage the first protrusion for rotation of the lid with rotation of the handle assembly.