How do I make my own gatorade?

It is so easy and you can control every ingredient. Start with a coconut water and regular water base then add fresh lemon, lime, and orange juices. Use honey to sweeten slightly and sea salt to complete the electrolyte profile. If you are used to drinking regular Gatorade this recipe may taste less sweet at first. Start with a little more honey and reduce it gradually each time you make it until your taste buds adjust to a less sweet drink.

How long will homemade sports drink last?

Store your homemade lemon lime Gatorade in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Give it a good shake or stir before each serving since the honey and salt can settle at the bottom. This recipe makes a small batch so you will likely finish it well before the two week mark.

Can I make this without coconut water?

Yes. If you do not have coconut water or prefer not to use it you can substitute plain filtered water. The drink will still taste good but you will lose some of the natural potassium and magnesium that coconut water contributes. If you substitute plain water you may want to add a small pinch of additional sea salt to compensate for the lost electrolytes.

Is this homemade Gatorade good when you are sick?

Yes and it is one of the best things you can drink when you are sick with a stomach bug, fever, or cold. When you are ill your body loses electrolytes through sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea and plain water alone does not replace them. This recipe is much gentler on the stomach than a sugary commercial sports drink and gives your body the sodium, potassium, and natural sugar it needs to recover.

Lemon Lime Homemade Gatorade

Description

A refreshing lemon lime homemade Gatorade made with coconut water, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, honey, and sea salt. No artificial dyes, no processed sugar, and no mystery ingredients. A natural electrolyte drink that replenishes sodium and potassium and is ready in just five minutes.

Ingredients

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3 cups Water
1 cup Coconut Water
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Lime Juice
3 Tbsp. Honey
1/2 tsp. Pink Himalayan Salt

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Instructions

In your blender add the waters, juices, honey and salt. Pulse until all the ingredients are combined.

Serve over ice.

If you have any leftover store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

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Notes

You can also add this recipe to a pitcher and stir. I think the honey and salt mix in better in the blender though.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drink
Method: Blended
Cuisine: American