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Homemade Sports Drink (aka Greaterade) Recipe

Recipe by: Chef John

"The Golden State Warriors' decision to ban commercial sports drinks and make their own with Himalayan sea salt inspired me to try my own--with less sugar. You can tweak this recipe to create your perfect formula."
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Directions
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  • 1Pour 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.
  • 2Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • This pink salt is NOT the pink salt used to cure meats.
Ingredients
  • 9 servings
  • 40 cals
  • 8 cups fresh cold water, divided
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine Himalayan pink salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon calcium magnesium powder (optional)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, strained
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 limes, juiced
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    40
    2%
  • Fat:
    0.1
    < 1%
  • Carbs:
    12.1
    4%
  • Protein:
    0.6
    1%
  • Cholesterol:
    0
    0%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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