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Lemon-Ginger Electrolyte Drink

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Refresh after a grueling workout or hot day at the beach with this electrolyte-packed water, with a natural boost of energy, vitamins, and minerals.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

1 4" piece ginger, peeled
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
2¾ cups mineral or coconut water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely grate ginger and, using a flexible spatula, press solids into a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl; discard pulp. You should have about 1 tsp. ginger juice.

    Step 2

    Combine ginger juice, lemon juice, lime juice, agave, and salt in a large measuring cup or bowl. Stir in mineral water. Pour over 2 glasses filled with ice.

    Do ahead: Lemon-ginger mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Stir vigorously before adding mineral water.

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