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This Homemade Electrolyte Drink recipe is easy to make, affordable, and fully customizable so you can create any flavor you love! With simple, real ingredients, it helps boost hydration and replenish essential minerals after a workout or when you're feeling under the weather. Ditch the artificial ingredients and mix up a refreshing, natural way to stay energized!
Store-bought electrolyte drinks can be pricey, overly sweet, and full of artificial ingredients-but making your own sports drink is so easy! With just a few simple ingredients, you can customize it to any flavor you like while skipping the excess sugar, reducing waste, and saving money. Win-win!
This DIY electrolyte drink is perfect for rehydrating after a sweaty workout, cooling off on a hot day, recovering from the flu, or even curing a hangover (no judgment here!). Designed to replenish lost fluids and essential minerals, this homemade version keeps you feeling your best. Plus, since you can tweak the flavors and sweetness to your liking, it's way better than anything from the store. No more Gatorade!
INGREDIENTS:
Coconut water: Naturally rich in potassium for hydration and muscle recovery. Can't have coconut? Check the recipe notes for alternatives.
Juice of choice: Adds flavor and vitamin C-use your favorite juice! Orange juice, grape, berry, apple, green juice, strawberry kiwi, blue lemonade… any flavor you love!
Lemon juice or lime juice: A refreshing tartness that enhances mineral absorption.
Maple syrup or agave: A touch of natural sweetness for energy. Swap for stevia or monk fruit if preferred.
Salt (sea salt or Himalayan pink salt): Provides sodium, which is essential for retaining hydration and balancing electrolytes lost in sweat. Table salt works in a pinch too-it just doesn't have the same range of trace minerals. If using table salt, use a bit less since it's more concentrated.
Magnesium powder: Is optional, but helpful for muscle recovery and to support overall health. You can find this at health food stores or online.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE ELECTROLYTE DRINKS:
- Mix: Add all the ingredients to a bottle (at least 12oz) or a large drinking glass. Shake or stir well until everything is dissolved.
- Adjust to taste: Add more juice for flavor, more citrus for tartness, more sweetener if needed, or extra water if it's too strong.
- Chill & Enjoy! Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a quick shake or stir before drinking.
This Electrolyte Drink Recipe is…
- Quick and easy to make.
- Affordable and completely customizable.
- Super refreshing and hydrating!
More drink recipes you might enjoy:
- Classic Vegan Protein Smoothie (with or without protein powder)
- My Go-To Green Smoothie
- Easy Tropical Smoothie
- 2 Ingredient Banana Milk
- 10 Vegan Smoothies (that taste like dessert!)
If you try this homemade electrolyte drink recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram. You can also pin this recipe on Pinterest to save it for later!
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Sam Turnbull.
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Homemade Electrolyte Drink
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Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- ¼ cup juice of choice, (such as orange, grape, berry, mango, green juice, or more coconut water)
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 - 3 teaspoons maple syrup or agave
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon salt, (preferably sea salt or Himalayan pink salt for trace minerals)
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon magnesium powder, (optional)
Instructions
- Mix: Add all the ingredients to a bottle (at least 12oz) or a large drinking glass. Shake or stir well until everything is dissolved.
- Adjust to taste: Add more juice for flavor, more citrus for tartness, more sweetener if needed, or extra water if it's too strong.
- Chill & Enjoy! Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a quick shake or stir before drinking.
Notes
Why These Ingredients?
- Coconut water: Naturally rich in potassium, a key electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance and prevent muscle cramps.
- Juice of choice: Provides natural sugars for quick energy and replenishes vitamin C, which supports immunity.
- Lemon or lime juice: Adds a refreshing tartness and boosts citric acid, which can help with mineral absorption.
- Maple syrup or agave: A natural source of carbohydrates that helps restore glycogen after workouts.
- Salt (sea salt or Himalayan pink salt): Provides sodium, which is essential for retaining hydration and balancing electrolytes lost in sweat. Table salt works in a pinch too-it just doesn't have the same range of trace minerals. If using table salt, use a bit less since it's more concentrated.
- Magnesium powder (optional): Supports muscle function, reduces cramps, and helps with post-exercise recovery.
Notes & Variations:
- No coconut water? Use 1 cup water + ⅛ teaspoon salt + ⅛ teaspoon potassium chloride (such as "NoSalt" or "Lite Salt") for a similar electrolyte balance.
- Low Sugar version: Swap maple/agave for 2-4 drops liquid stevia or ¼ teaspoon powdered monk fruit, or just omit the sweetner completely adding more juice if desired.
- Extra hydration boost: Add ½ teaspoon chia seeds and let them soak for 5 minutes before drinking.
Lisa Frederick says
What if you have severe reaction to citrus? Is there anything that I could use to replace it? Thanks for any advice you have.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Great question, Lisa! You can swap the citrus for a small splash of apple cider vinegar for that tang, or just leave it out if you prefer, it’ll still be delicious 🙂
Jaime says
I volunteer at a summer camp all summer long and in the past, we have spent a lot of $$$ on electrolyte drinks/powders . . . no more! I am so excited to use this recipe this summer. Another Sam Turnbull recipe for the WIN! Thank you!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Oh that's a wonderful idea! I hope everyone loves them!!
Jessica Duncan says
I was so excited to try this and it was WAY better than I even expected! I doubled the recipe and used all coconut water, lemon juice, a tablespoon of agave, a .5 teaspoon of salt, and a teaspoon of chia seeds. No more electrolyte powders for me. My 2.5-year old drank it up too. THANK YOU for another wonderful recipe.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Oh that's so wonderful Jessica!! Thank you for being the first to try and review the recipe 🙂