Homemade Electrolyte Drink

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! 

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 had a conversation with my cookbook author and blogger friend, Dr. Karen S Lee, about the cost of sports drinks and the artificial ingredients they contain. She explained how crucial it is to restore essential elements lost during exercise or physical activity to stay properly hydrated. One of the easiest ways to do this is by making homemade electrolyte drinks using pink Himalayan salt, which is packed with natural benefits.

We agreed that the store-bought “sports drinks” are laden with added sugar, artificial flavors, and 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 anymore! 

I had no idea you could 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, pink Himalayan 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.

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

✔️  Liquid - filtered 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 

3 Favorite Homemade Electrolyte Flavors

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 filtered 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 filtered water or sparkling water, mix well, and serve immediately.  

This recipe has been a game-changer for me during sports season and has become a comforting go-to when I need to recharge. Adding honey for sweetness, turmeric for its bold flavor, and citrus juices for a refreshing twist makes it even more enjoyable. The flavor combinations are endless!

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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