Gatorade
Recharge and refresh with this homemade Gatorade recipe, a natural and nutrient-packed alternative to store-bought sports drinks! Perfect for hydration after a workout or on a hot day, this electrolyte drink combines freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices with a touch of honey for natural sweetness and a hint of sea salt or Himalayan pink salt to replenish vital minerals. A dash of baking soda rounds out the flavor and aids in electrolyte balance. Ready in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients, this DIY sports drink is free of artificial additives and can easily be customized to your taste. Serve it chilled over ice for an invigorating boost of hydration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt (preferably sea salt or Himalayan pink salt)
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the water, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Add the honey to the mixture and stir well until fully dissolved. You can slightly warm the honey beforehand if it is too thick to mix easily.
Sprinkle the salt into the drink mix, followed by the baking soda. Stir thoroughly to ensure both dissolve completely.
Taste the drink and adjust sweetness or saltiness as needed. Add more honey for sweetness or a tiny pinch of salt for a stronger electrolyte profile.
Pour the mixture into a bottle or mason jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or serve immediately over ice for a cold, refreshing hydration boost.
Shake or stir before serving to redistribute any settled ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 289 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
