Name: DIY Lemon-Ginger Electrolyte Drink
Cook time: 10 minutes
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

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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

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.