Sports Drink

Stay hydrated and energized with this easy homemade Sports Drink, a perfect blend of natural ingredients to fuel your next workout or busy day. Crafted with 100% orange juice, a splash of fresh lemon juice, and lightly sweetened with honey or agave syrup, this recipe delivers a refreshing dose of electrolytes without the artificial additives of store-bought options. A pinch of salt and baking soda provide essential sodium and bicarbonates to support hydration and recovery, making it an ideal choice for athletes or anyone in need of a hydration boost. Ready in just 5 minutes with zero cooking required, this DIY sports drink is as convenient as it is wholesome. Serve it chilled for the ultimate thirst-quenching experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

4 cups Water
1 cup Orange juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons Honey or agave syrup
0.25 teaspoons Salt
0.125 teaspoons Baking soda

Directions

Step 1

In a large pitcher or mixing bowl, pour in 4 cups of water.

Step 2

Add 1 cup of 100% orange juice and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the water.

Step 3

Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup until it dissolves completely.

Step 4

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or salt levels if needed, based on your preference.

Step 6

Transfer the sports drink into a bottle or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.

Step 7

Shake or stir the drink before serving. Serve cold for the best refreshment.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1273.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	244.6

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 623.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 56.1g
Protein 2.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.4mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 548.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.0%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 94.5%