Home Made Strawberry Sports Drink
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 2 Tbsp strawberry nectar (or 1/4 cup pureed strawberries)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add ¼ cup of water and turn stove to medium heat. Once hot, turn off the heat and add the salt and sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- In a pitcher, add the lemon juice, strawberry nectar or pureed strawberries, remaining water, and the salt and sugar mixture. Mix well and place in a refrigerator to chill until cold. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and drink after vigorous exercise.
Notes
Get creative and unleash your inner mixologist with your own homemade sports drink. Combine different 100% juices to your liking, aiming for a carbohydrate content of approximately 15 grams per 8 fluid ounces (1 cup). For every quart (32 ounces) of liquid, add around ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt (~110 mg Sodium per cup). Test your recipe during exercise training sessions before important events to make sure it meets your requirements. Trust your taste buds and performance to lead the way to your new favorite drink!
Nutrition
Serving: 8fl oz
