Classic Gatorade-Style Electrolyte Drink
Homemade sports drink
A refreshing homemade electrolyte drink that predates Gatorade, packed with natural citrus flavor and essential minerals.
10Min
4Servings
55Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyveganvegetariangluten_freedairy_free
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Equipment
Knife
Cutting board
Bowl
Mixing spoon
Serving glass
Ingredients
Ingredients
water
1000 ml
sugar
50 g
salt
2 g
lemon (juiced)
1 piece
orange (juiced)
1 piece
Instructions
1
Juice the citrus
Squeeze the lemon and orange into a small bowl to extract fresh juice.
2
Mix the ingredients
In a large jug, combine water, sugar, salt, and the fresh citrus juice. Stir until sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
3
Chill and serve
Refrigerate the drink for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice, or serve immediately if preferred cold.
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Reheat: Serve chilled, do not reheat
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Shake before serving if ingredients settle.
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