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Homemade Electrolyte Drink

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cold water 16–20 oz (about 500–600 ml)
  • Fresh citrus juice 1–2 tablespoons (lemon, lime, orange, or a combo)
  • Fine sea salt or Himalayan salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon (start small)
  • Pure maple syrup 1–2 teaspoons (adjust to taste and activity level)
  • Optional A few ice cubes
  • Optional A splash of coconut water (extra potassium), 1–2 oz
  • Optional Pinch of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) for those who like ultra-light fizz and a touch more sodium

Method
 

  1. Juice the citrus. Squeeze 1–2 tablespoons of lemon, lime, or orange into a large glass or bottle. Strain seeds if you're picky.
  2. Add the salt. Start with 1/8 teaspoon. Taste later and bump up to 1/4 teaspoon if you sweat heavily or it's blazing hot.
  3. Mix in maple syrup. Add 1–2 teaspoons. More for intense workouts, less for casual walks. Stir to dissolve.
  4. Pour in cold water. Top up with 16–20 oz. Stir or shake until crystal clear.
  5. Customize. Add ice, a splash of coconut water, or a tiny pinch of baking soda if you like a softer taste. Don't go wild—pinch means pinch.
  6. Taste test. It should taste lightly salty-sweet with a bright citrus edge. If it tastes like the ocean, you overdid the salt. Adjust.
  7. Drink smart. Sip during or immediately after activity. If you chug it in 10 seconds, that's on you, champ.