This homemade gatorade electrolyte drink hits the spot on a hot summer day or after a sweaty workout. It’s made from healthy, all-natural ingredients and will keep you hydrated all summer long.
With the heat of the summer just around the corner, I’ve been feeling myself getting dehydrated way more quickly. This electrolyte drink recipe comes to the rescue. It’s made from natural ingredients like coconut water, honey, lemon juice, and sea salt that will quench your thirst and prevent dehydration.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s easy to make. All you need to make this homemade gatorade recipe is a few simple ingredients like coconut water, honey, sea salt, fruit juice and citrus. Simply combine the ingredients into a jar, give it a good mix, and voilá— you have yourself some delicious, hydrating homemade gatorade.
Unlike store-bought, this gatorade is healthy for you. Store-bought electrolyte drinks contain food coloring, synthetic vitamins, preservatives, and processed sugar. There’s no need to consume unhealthy ingredients in your electrolyte drinks when you can make your own DIY version from home with healthy, all-natural ingredients.
You can choose between 4 flavor variations. You won’t get bored of this homemade gatorade recipe, since there are 4 different flavor variations you can try! With this recipe you can recreate the classic gatorade flavors— fruit punch, lemon lime, and orange and blue gatorade. But instead of using food coloring, you’ll be using healthy fruit juices.
It’s seriously hydrating. Coconut water, lemon juice, honey, and sea salt are the base of this gatorade recipe. These ingredients contain natural electrolytes and minerals that will keep you hydrated on a hot summer day or during a sweaty workout.
Homemade Gatorade Ingredients
For the Base
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1-2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp sea salt
Fruit Punch Gatorade
- ⅓ cup mixed fruit juice (such as cherry, pomegranate, grape)
- 1-2 tbsp lime juice
Lemon-Lime Gatorade
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Orange Gatorade
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup mango or pineapple juice
- Zest of ½ orange
Blue Gatorade
- ⅓ cup blueberry juice
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
You can also achieve the blue color by combining these ingredients if you don’t have any blueberry juice on hand:
- ⅓ cup coconut water
- 1 tsp spirulina or butterfly pea powder
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
How to Make Homemade Gatorade (Natural Electrolyte Drink)
1. First you’ll make your gatorade base by combining coconut water, honey, sea salt, and lemon juice into a large jar or pitcher. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
2. To make fruit punch, stir in the mixed fruit juice and lime juice.
3. For lemon lime, mix in lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey.
4. To make the blue flavor, add in blueberry juice and lemon juice. You can also make blue gatorade by adding coconut water, spirulina or butterfly pea power, and lemon juice.
5. For orange, mix in fresh orange juice, mango or pineapple juice, and orange zest.
6. Taste and adjust if desired.
7. Refrigerate homemade gatorade for at least 1 hour before serving to ensure it is chilled.
How to Store
Store homemade gatorade in airtight jars or bottles for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can also pour the gatorade mixture into ice cube trays or freezer-safe jars or bottles to freeze. Always allow room for the liquid to expand if freezing— about 1-2 inches of head space. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or make a slushy by blending the frozen gatorade cubes!
Homemade Gatorade Recipe (Natural Electrolyte Drink)
Ingredients
For the Base
- 3 cups coconut water
- 1-2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
For Fruit Punch
- 1/3 cup mixed fruit juice (such as cherry, pomegranate, grape
- 1-2 tbsp lime juice
For Lemon Lime
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
For Orange
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup mango or pineapple juice
- zest of 1/2 orange
For Blue (option 1)
- 1/3 cup blueberry juice
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
For Blue (option 2)
- 1/3 cup coconut water
- 1 tsp spirulina or butterfly pea powder
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- First you’ll make your gatorade base by combining coconut water, honey, sea salt, and lemon juice into a large jar or pitcher. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- To make fruit punch, stir in the mixed fruit juice and lime juice.
- For lemon lime, mix in lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey.
- To make the blue flavor, add in blueberry juice and lemon juice. You can also make blue gatorade by adding coconut water, spirulina or butterfly pea power, and lemon juice.
- For orange, mix in fresh orange juice, mango or pineapple juice, and orange zest.
- Taste and adjust if desired.
- Refrigerate homemade gatorade for at least 1 hour before serving to ensure it is chilled.
Notes
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