Stay hydrated naturally
Make your own electrolyte drink using natural ingredients. Follow the recipe below and use our calculator to customise your perfect mix.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 16–32 oz water (adjust for concentration)
- ½ tsp sea salt (~800 mg sodium)
- 1/8 tsp potassium chloride (~240 mg potassium)
- 1/8 tsp magnesium glycinate or malate (~50 mg magnesium)
- Juice of ½ an orange + 2 tsp lime juice
- Dash of stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Add water to a bottle or mason jar.
- Add the salts and shake until dissolved.
- Add the citrus juices and sweetener, then shake again.
- Serve over ice.
Tips & Conversions
Measurement conversions
- ½ tsp sea salt ≈ 800 mg sodium
- 1/8 tsp potassium chloride ≈ 240 mg potassium
- 1/8 tsp magnesium glycinate ≈ 50 mg magnesium
Fruit juice adds natural sugars. If you’re strictly avoiding sugar, omit the orange juice and use only water and lime juice, or substitute berries or herbs for flavour. We recommend stevia or monk fruit for sweetness, but honey or maple syrup will work if you’re not avoiding sugar. You can substitute other flavours (raspberry, lemon, watermelon) while keeping the salt ratios the same.
- 16–32 oz water (adjust for concentration)
- ½ tsp sea salt (~800 mg sodium)
- 1/8 tsp potassium chloride (~240 mg potassium)
- 1/8 tsp magnesium glycinate or malate (~50 mg magnesium)
- Juice of ½ an orange + 2 tsp lime juice
- Dash of stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
- Add water to a bottle or mason jar.
- Add the salts and shake until dissolved.
- Add the citrus juices and sweetener, then shake again.
- Serve over ice.
Measurement conversions
- ½ tsp sea salt ≈ 800 mg sodium
- 1/8 tsp potassium chloride ≈ 240 mg potassium
- 1/8 tsp magnesium glycinate ≈ 50 mg magnesium
Fruit juice adds natural sugars. If you’re strictly avoiding sugar, omit the orange juice and use only water and lime juice, or substitute berries or herbs for flavour. We recommend stevia or monk fruit for sweetness, but honey or maple syrup will work if you’re not avoiding sugar. You can substitute other flavours (raspberry, lemon, watermelon) while keeping the salt ratios the same.
Customize your mix
Interactive Electrolyte Calculator
Set your target sodium, potassium and magnesium amounts per serving, choose your preferred salt form and scale the batch size. Our calculator will compute the exact grams of each compound to weigh. Always verify your results against supplier COAs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our DIY electrolyte recipe. Need more help? Chat with us using the bubble on the bottom right.
Is a homemade electrolyte drink safe for people with high blood pressure?
Our DIY drink contains a high amount of sodium. If you have high blood pressure, kidney disease or endocrine conditions, consult your clinician before increasing sodium intake and consider adjusting the recipe to lower sodium.
Can I make this drink without a scale?
Yes. Use the volume measurements provided in the recipe. For example, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt provides roughly 800 mg sodium, 1/8 teaspoon potassium chloride provides about 240 mg potassium, and 1/8 teaspoon magnesium glycinate provides roughly 50 mg magnesium.
What natural sweeteners can I use?
We recommend stevia or monk fruit for a zero‑calorie sweetness. You can also use a small amount of honey or maple syrup if you aren’t avoiding sugar.
Can I customise the electrolyte ratios?
Absolutely. Use the calculator below to set your target sodium, potassium and magnesium levels. For general guidance see our presets.
What does the interactive calculator do?
It lets you adjust the sodium, potassium and magnesium amounts, choose different salt forms and scale the recipe to any number of servings. The tool calculates the exact grams of each compound to weigh.
How do I scale the recipe for a batch?
Use the calculator’s batch size field to multiply the per‑serving salts. For example, to make 10 servings, enter 10 and the tool will output the total grams for each salt. Mix thoroughly and divide into individual servings.
What if I don’t like orange?
You can swap the orange for other natural flavours like raspberry, lemon or watermelon. Keep the salt ratios the same and adjust sweetness to taste.