3 Hydrating Electrolyte Elixir Recipes
These electrolyte-infused hydration drinks use things like water, fruit juice, NOW's Effer-Hydrates and Slender Sticks™, and fresh herbs to pack a flavorful punch.* You can make them ahead of time to sip throughout the day, or whip up one to enjoy like an evening mocktail.
Servings: 1
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 16 ounce glass or water bottle
Ingredients
Berry Basil Smash
- 5 fresh blackberries
- 2-3 basil leaves plus more for garnish
- 16 ounces chilled water
- 1 teaspoon NOW® Acerola Extract Powder for a dose of Vitamin C
- 1 NOW® Sports Effer-Hydrate Mixed Berry Tablet
- Juice from ½ lemon
Coconut and Chia Tonic
- 1 NOW Real Food® Coconut Water Slender Stick
- 16 ounces chilled water
- ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- 2-3 teaspoons NOW Real Food® Organic White Chia Seed
- Rosemary chia seeds and grapefruit wedge for serving
Ginger Citrus Sparkler
- 1 NOW® Sports Effer-Hydrate Lemon Lime Tablet
- 16 ounces sparkling water
- Large handful fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ⅛ cup NOW Real Food® Organic Ginger Dices
- Lime slices and mint sprigs for serving
Instructions
Berry Basil Smash
- In a tall glass, combine water and Acerola Extract Powder. Stir to combine.
- Add the Effer-Hydrate Mixed Berry Tablet and allow it to dissolve fully. Add lemon juice and stir again.
- In a separate glass, place blackberries and basil leaves in the bottom of tall glass. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush slightly.
- Slowly pour the Effer-Hydrate mixture into the glass with the muddled berries.
- Add ice, if preferred, and garnish with more berries and basil sprigs.
Coconut and Chia Tonic
- Pour Coconut Water Slender Stick™ into a 16 ounce glass of water. Stir well.
- Add grapefruit juice and chia seeds and stir again.
- If desired, serve over ice and garnish with fresh rosemary, chia seeds and a grapefruit wedge.
Ginger Citrus Sparkler
- In the bottom of a tall glass, muddle mint leaves and lime juice
- Add NOW Real Food® Ginger Dices and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour cool water over top. Add 1 Effer-Hydrate tablet and let dissolve. Stir to combine.
- If desired, serve over ice and garnish with extra lime slices and mint sprigs.
Notes
Don’t forget to have fun with the ingredients: swap out berries, play with flavors, use different herbs. It’s all about creating drinks you want to drink.