Nature’s Gatorade
Recipe from Carina Finn
Remember those sugary, syrupy sports drinks that came in flavors like “Glacier Freeze” or “X-Factor Orange?” Now you can make your own—without the artificial ingredients. These homemade electrolyte drinks are light, hydrating, and refreshing. They’re great after a workout or while lounging poolside, and come together in just a few minutes using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Watch the Recipe
5 minutes
5 minutes
2-3
What You'll Need
Ingredients
For Orange Gatorade
16 oz coconut water
Juice of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 limes
Juice of 2 mandarin oranges or clementines
Pinch of Himalayan salt
½-inch fresh aloe (peeled), or 2 oz aloe juice (optional)
2 tablespoons honey
Ice, to serve
Orange wedge, for garnish
For Blue Gatorade
16 oz coconut water
Juice of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 limes
Pinch of Himalayan salt
- ½-inch fresh aloe (peeled), or 2 oz aloe juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon blue spirulina powder
Ice, to serve
Directions
Step 1
Add all ingredients for either version to a blender and blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, until fully combined.
Step 2
Let the mixture settle for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
For the orange version: strain over a glass filled with ice and garnish with an orange wedge.
Step 4
For the blue version: no need to strain—pour directly over ice and serve.
Carina Finn
Carina Finn is the author of Feast & Famine: The Last Great Heir, which was named one of Barnes & Nobles Most Anticipated Books of 2025. She’s worked extensively as a food writer and recipe developer for publications including Bon Appetit, Eater, Food Network Magazine, The Kitchn, and others. She cooks, eats, and writes in NYC.
