How to Make Homemade Sports Drink (aka Greaterade) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Staying hydrated is essential for anyone leading an active lifestyle, and while there are countless commercial sports drinks on the market, they often contain artificial ingredients and added sugars. That's why many athletes and fitness enthusiasts turn to homemade sports drinks, also known as "greaterades," to replenish their electrolytes and keep their bodies fueled during workouts.

This homemade sports drink recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also free from artificial colors...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups fresh cold water, divided
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon fine Himalayan pink salt
  • ¾ teaspoon calcium magnesium powder (Optional)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, strained
  • 2 medium lemons, juiced
  • 2 medium limes, juiced

Information

  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 cups

  • Pour 1 cup of the water into a large pot. Add honey, salt, calcium magnesium powder, and cayenne. Place pot over low heat and whisk until ingredients have dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to return to room temperature.
  • Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.
  • Nutrition

    40 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 106mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 98mg