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    Home » Drinks

    Homemade Electrolyte Drink

    Published: Nov 6, 2019 · Modified: Apr 29, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Have you tried making homemade electrolyte drinks? These DIY thirst quenchers are not only easy to make but also inexpensive. You can make them in your favorite flavors and the best part ... knowing exactly what you are putting in your body! 

    home made electrolyte drinks

    This is a sponsored post. I’m partnering with Shan Foods Global to help share recipes and meal ideas. All opinions expressed are my own. 

    Last year, I was talking to my cookbook author and a blogger friend, Dr. Karen S Lee, about the cost of buying sports drinks, and all the artificial ingredients in them. Karen is a retired Chiropractor and knows all about the importance of salts, and minerals, a.k.a. electrolytes for our bodies’ homeostasis. She explained to me that our bodies need electrolytes for proper function so it’s very important to replenish the minerals lost during exercise or exertion or if you had a high fever or even after vomiting or diarrhea to prevent dehydration. And the best and easiest way to do this is to have electrolyte drinks with mineral-rich pink Himalayan salt. 

    ingredients for home made electrolyte drinks

    We agreed that the store-bought “sports drinks” are laden with added sugar, artificial flavors, colors and they are very costly. But what surprised me was that she makes her own electrolyte drinks at home! And since she uses flavors her family likes at a fraction of the cost, she never buys ‘sports drinks’ or electrolyte drinks any more! 

    I had no idea you can make your own sports drinks! She also reiterated how important it is to use quality Himalayan salt as not all pink salts are created equal. I totally agree! My boys play sports after school and I love that I can make tastier and healthier drinks for them since I can add natural flavors and sweeteners that they like. This was a game-changing conversation! 

    Thank you Karen for giving me this amazing idea of making DIY sports drinks and all the insights on the health benefits. Since our talk, I have not gone back to store-bought electrolyte drinks! 

    As Karen mentioned above, the key ingredient to making the best homemade electrolyte is to use high-quality,  mineral-rich, pink Himlayan salt. That’s why I love using Shan premium and naturally fortified Virgin Pink™ Himalayan Salt not only in this recipe but also in breakfast eggs, seafood, etc. to naturally enhance the taste. Not only is it flavorful, but it is also naturally fortified with 84 trace minerals that are essential for our health.

    home made electrolyte drinks

    Here are more facts about Shan Pink Himalayan Salt: 

    • It is a type of rock salt from the Punjab region of Pakistan, near the foothills of the Himalayas. The Khewra salt mine is one of the oldest and largest salt mines in the world
    • Chemically similar to table salt containing up to 98 percent sodium chloride. The rest of the salt consists of trace minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium. These give the salt its light pink tint. These minerals also explain why Himalayan salt tastes different from regular table salt 
    • Great for cooking, seasoning, and preserving foods 
    • Supports maintaining proper fluid balance, prevents dehydration, and also helps prevent low blood pressure 
    Pink Himalayan Salt

    To create a tasty, homemade electrolyte drink simply start with mineral-rich Shan pink Himalayan salt & add any of the following combination of ingredients: 

    ✔️  Liquid - filtered or mineral water, sparkling water, coconut water, green tea, etc 

    ✔️  Natural Flavors - freshly squeezed fruit juices: lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, etc 

    ✔️  Sweetener - honey, pure maple syrup, etc 

    ✔️  Optional flavors - mint, ginger, turmeric, etc 

    home made electrolyte drinks

    Here are my 3 favorite homemade electrolyte flavors and easy steps to make them:

    Lemon Ginger Electrolyte

    1. Grate ginger and squeeze out the juice using a mesh strainer. You should get about 1 tablespoon of ginger juice. Note: Save the ginger after squeezing out the juice and use it in making ginger chai.
    2. Add freshly grated ginger juice, fresh lemon juice, honey, and pink Himalayan salt to the ginger juice and whisk together to incorporate everything. 
    3. Add 2 cups of mineral water or sparkling water and mix well. Pour over ice in cups to enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 1 to 2 days. 

    Mint and Lime Electrolyte

    1. Add mint leaves and pink Himalayan salt to a mixing bowl or a big measuring cup. Press down on the leaves using a muddler until your kitchen fills up with the aromas. You can also add ¼ lime wedge to the cup and press it along with the mint leaves. This will release the flavors and oils from the lime.
    2. Add sparkling water or coconut water and pour the drink over ice-filled cups. Serve immediately. 

    Orange Electrolyte

    1. Whisk freshly squeezed orange juice and pink Himalayan salt.
    2. Add a natural sweetener such as pure maple syrup or honey if making this for kids.  Add chilled mineral water or sparkling water, mix well and serve immediately.  

    Not only has this recipe helped me during sports season, but it has also helped me as a natural medicine to help recover from fever and flu. You can boost your immune system just by adding honey for its antiviral properties, turmeric for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and citrus fruit juices for vitamin C, the list goes on and on...

    Do you enjoy homemade drinks? Here are some of my favorite hot and cold drinks that are on repeat at my home:

    • Honey Lemon Ginger Tea
    • Best Ginger Tea
    • Homemade Pomegranate Juice
    • Fresh Watermelon Juice
    • Ginger Lemonade
    • Easy Mulled Apple Cider
    • Aam Ka Panna

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    Homemade Electrolyte Drink with flavoring options

    DIY thirst quenching electrolytes in 3 flavors with all natural ingredients
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 82kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    Lemon Ginger Electrolyte

    • 2 inch ginger
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
    • ¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
    • 2 cups water mineral water or sparkling water

    Mint and Lime Electrolyte

    • 10 to 12 mint leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
    • 1½ cups sparkling water
    • 1 lime
    • ½ cup ice

    Orange Electrolyte

    • ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
    • 1¼ cup water
    • ¼ teaspoon pink himalayan salt

    Instructions

    Instructions for Lemon Ginger Electrolyte:

    • Grate ginger and squeeze out the juice using a mesh strainer. You should get about 1 tablespoon of ginger juice. Add freshly grated lemon juice, honey, and pink Himalayan salt to the ginger juice and whisk together to incorporate everything.
    • Add 2 cups of plain water, mineral water, or sparkling water and mix well. Pour over ice in cups to enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 1 to 2 days.

    Instructions for Mint and Lime Electrolyte

    • Add mint leaves and salt to a mixing bowl or a big measuring cup. Press down on the leaves using a muddler until your kitchen fills up with the aromas. You can also add ¼ lime wedge to the cup and press it along with the mint leaves. This will release the flavors and oils from the lime. Add sparkling water and pour the drink over ice-filled cups. Serve immediately.

    Instructions for Orange Electrolyte

    • Whisk orange juice and pink Himalayan salt. Add a natural sweetener such as pure maple syrup or honey if making this for kids. Add chilled mineral water or sparkling water, mix well and serve immediately.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Sally Blackman says

      July 27, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      Can I make a large bottle of the electrolyte water and leave it in the fridge for the week? Or do I have to drink it right away?

      tks

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      • Archana says

        July 27, 2020 at 10:33 pm

        Yes you can do that!

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    2. James says

      November 03, 2020 at 7:48 am

      If you don't have Himalayan salt can you use ionized salt ?

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      • Archana says

        November 03, 2020 at 9:19 pm

        Hi, I would not recommend iodized salt for this. Use sea salt instead

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    3. Linda says

      May 19, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks for the recipes. Decided to search for one when I saw all the sodium, salt, and other bad ingredients for the packets. The doctor told my husband to buy some, but after looking at the ingredients they have, I decided not. I'll try to remember to come back and leave a comment. Thanks Again

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