This Homemade Electrolyte Drink is a healthy, refreshing, and hydrating drink. It is made with natural ingredients like fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ginger, water, and Himalayan salt or Celtic sea salt. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make a Homemade Electrolyte Drink with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe below to show the making process visually clear. This Homemade DIY Electrolyte Water is usually consumed before and after a workout, during diarrhea, cold, or flu especially to replenish your lost fluids.
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- What are Electrolytes?
- What is Electrolyte Drink?
- Ingredients
- How to make Electrolyte Drink at Home?
- Tips
- Calories
- Signs of Electrolyte Imbalance
- When to consume Electrolyte Drink?
- Other Natural Electrolyte Drinks
- Storage Suggestions
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe Video
- 📖 Recipe
- FAQ
What are Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are essential minerals consisting of sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and etc. that conduct natural positive or negative charges when dissolved in water. It helps in controlling and maintaining the health of our overall body in many ways. It helps to regulate chemical reactions and maintain body fluids.
You usually, get your electrolytes naturally through the food and drink that you consume every day. And you lose electrolytes through sweating if you are doing heavy physical activity like workouts, or lose bodily fluids when you or your kids have diarrhea, cold, or flu. So it is a must to rehydrate your lost fluid by consuming electrolyte-rich drinks. (Source: ClevelandClinic)
What is Electrolyte Drink?
A homemade Electrolyte Drink is a healthy, refreshing, and hydrating drink. It is made with natural ingredients orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ginger, water, and Himalayan salt or Celtic sea salt. This Homemade DIY Electrolyte Water is usually consumed before and after a workout, during diarrhea, cold, or flu especially to replenish your lost fluids.
You may find tons of electrolyte drinks and sports drinks at the stores, but most of them are added with artificial flavors, excess sugar, and dyes. So making your own Homemade Electrolyte Drink is always the best choice because you know what ingredients are been added.
This Homemade Electrolyte shared here is typically a water drink that tastes citrusy, salty, sweet, and the warmth of ginger. Even though regular filtered water is a healthy way to rehydrate your body, this naturally flavored electrolyte drink is one the best drink to substitute when you are sick with a cold and flu. And the best part is these natural ingredients are loaded with added vitamins and minerals that are much needed for your overall body.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Homemade Electrolyte Drink are basic pantry elements and it should be easily available in most grocery stores. So let's see what are they below.
- Lemon Juice - Freshly squeezed lemon juice loaded with Vitamin C and other nutrients
- Orange Juice - 100 % real fruit juice from stores or freshly squeezed juice
- Water - Filtered water
- Salt - I have used Himalayan pink salt here, but you can also use Celtic sea salt. These salts salt are loaded with essential minerals and also they are less processed compared to table salts
- Ginger Powder - Rich in minerals like potassium and minerals
- Sweetener - I have used honey but feel free to use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly drink
For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below.
How to make Electrolyte Drink at Home?
The recipe I have shared here is a Homemade Electrolyte Drink made with fresh and natural ingredients to hydrate and balance your lost electrolytes. The quantity yields up to 2 servings and you can also double or triple the quantity according to your needs.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Pour - In a pitcher or bowl, pour the orange juice, lemon juice, and water
- Add - Add Himalayan pink salt, ginger powder, honey, or maple syrup, and give it a good mix. You can also blend it in a blender or shake it using a shaker or closed mason jar
- Pour - In a serving glass, add a slice of lemon, and orange, and pour the prepared homemade electrolyte drink. Now the healthy drink is ready for you to taste and enjoy
- Serve - Consume this drink to avoid dehydration and it can be best served before or after a workout, and during fever, and cold to balance the electrolyte levels
Tips
- Blend or Shake - Even though I mixed the fresh juice and other ingredients here, you can also blend them in a blender or shake them in a shaker
- Fresh Ginger - You can also use fresh ginger instead of powder here to make this electrolyte water
- Variations - You can also use other ingredients like green tea, or coconut water instead of water for other flavors
Calories
This Homemade Electrolyte drink that I have shared here contains 57 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you have extra add-ins. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Signs of Electrolyte Imbalance
According to WebMD, and Healthline, Electrolyte imbalances are easily noticeable and some of the symptoms are,
- Cramps
- Dizziness
- Dry Mouth
- Thirst
- Irregular heartbeat
When to consume Electrolyte Drink?
The best time to drink Electrolyte water is when you are feeling down with a stomach bug, diarrhea, fever, flu, and cold. Electrolytes will be lost during heavy physical workouts, so it is best to drink before and post workout sessions.
This homemade Electrolyte can be sipped throughout the day to rehydrate from bodily fluid loss. Since this electrolyte water is made with natural ingredients you can consume up to 2 to 3 cups per day when you need to rehydrate. But make sure not to overdrink as it may increase high electrolyte levels. So it is always best to check with health experts or physicians for recommended intake.
Other Natural Electrolyte Drinks
Following are some of the natural Electrolyte drinks you can add to your wellness diet to balance your electrolyte level.
- Coconut Water
- Milk
- Fruit Juice without added artificial sweetener
- Fruit Infused Water
- Green tea
Storage Suggestions
You can store this DIY Electrolyte drink in the refrigerator for up to a week in a closed air right mason jar. You can also store it in popsicle molds for your kids in the freezer that stays good for up to a month.
Serving Suggestions
Consume this Electrolyte drink to rehydrate your body during cold, fever, flu, stomach bug, and diarrhea. It can also be enjoyed as a replacement for a sports drink, before and after a workout.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar recipes below and more healthy drinks recipes.
- Turmeric Shots
- Ginger Shots
- Lemon Water
- Lemon Ginger Water
- Cucumber Water
- Lemon Ginger Tea
- Mint Tea
- Honey and Lemon Tea
- Ginger Tea
- Turmeric Tea
- Golden Milk
- Cucumber Juice
- Celery Juice
- Watermelon Juice
- Green Juice
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe Video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a healthy drink at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Homemade Electrolyte Drink
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- ½ cup Orange juice
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, or sea salt, range ¼ tsp to ½ tsp
- 2 tsp Honey, or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp Ginger Powder, or finely minced ginger
Instructions
To make a Homemade Electrolyte Drink
- In a pitcher or bowl, pour the orange juice, lemon juice, and water
- Add Himalayan pink salt, ginger powder, honey, or maple syrup, and give it a good mix. You can blend everything in a blender or shake using a shaker or closed mason jar
- In a serving glass, add a slice of lemon, and orange and pour the prepared homemade electrolyte drink. Now the healthy drink is ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Consume this drink to avoid dehydration and it can be best served before or after a workout, and during fever, and cold to balance the electrolyte levels
Video
Notes
- Blend or Shake - Even though I mixed the fresh juice and other ingredients here, you can also blend them in a blender or shake them in a shaker
- Fresh Ginger - You can also use fresh ginger instead of powder here to make this electrolyte water
- Variations - You can also use other ingredients like green tea, or coconut water instead of water for other flavors
Nutrition
FAQ
A homemade Electrolyte Drink is a healthy, refreshing, and rehydrating drink. It is made with natural ingredients orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ginger, water, and Himalayan salt or Celtic sea salt. This Homemade DIY Electrolyte Water is usually consumed before and after a workout, during diarrhea, cold, or flu especially to replenish your lost fluids.
The best time to drink Electrolyte water is when you are feeling down with a stomach bug, diarrhea, fever, flu, and cold. Electrolytes will be lost during heavy physical workouts, so it is best to drink before and post workout sessions.
This homemade Electrolyte can be sipped throughout the day to rehydrate from bodily fluid loss. Since this electrolyte water is made with natural ingredients, so you can consume up to 2 to 3 cups per day when you need to rehydrate. But make sure not to overdrink regularly or daily as it may increase high electrolyte levels. So it is always best to check with health experts or physicians for recommended intake.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe I shared here and would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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