How To Make Orange Gatorade At Home With Real Oranges

Skip the neon bottles and fuel your body with a bright, naturally hydrating sports drink made from real fruit and simple pantry ingredients. This vibrant orange electrolyte sip delivers everything you need for a sweaty workout or a sunny day outside, vitamin C, natural sugars, and essential minerals, without the artificial dyes or heavy sweetness of store-bought drinks.

Keep It Real

• Real Ingredients: Fresh oranges and lemon bring natural vitamin C and potassium.
• Quick Energy: A touch of raw honey or maple syrup provides the carbs you need mid-workout.
• Balanced Electrolytes: Sea salt or Himalayan salt replaces sodium and trace minerals lost in sweat.
• Customizable: Add magnesium for muscle recovery or coconut water for an extra potassium boost.

Favorite Tools

• Citrus Juicer – Extracts every drop for the freshest flavor.
• Reusable Glass Bottles – Perfect for storing and taking your homemade sports drink on the go.
• High-Quality Sea Salt – Adds trace minerals and a clean taste.
• Nugget Ice Maker

Fun Variations

• Spicy Orange: Stir in a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat and metabolism support.
• Sparkly Twist: Add a splash of sparkling mineral water for extra minerals and get that healthy soda vibe.
• Orange Creamsicle: Blend in 1–2 Tbsp coconut milk for a creamy, nostalgic flavor.

Pro Tip

Keep a few jars in the fridge so you’re ready for hot yoga, hikes, or long bike rides. It also makes amazing hydration popsicles, pour into molds and freeze for a hydrating treat.

Homemade Healthy Orange Gatorade gives you all the hydration benefits of a sports drink, minus the artificial stuff. Shake it up in minutes and enjoy an all natural, perfectly balanced energy boost.

Gina

Copycat Orange Gatorade

This healthy copycat Orange Gatorade is easy to make, naturally sweet, and ideal for workouts, hot days, or post-yoga hydration.

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Coconut water
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 2–3 oranges
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
• ¼ tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
• Optional: ¼ tsp magnesium citrate powder

Instructions

• Juice the Citrus: Squeeze oranges and lemon, straining seeds or excess pulp.
• Mix & Dissolve: In a large jar or pitcher, mix coconut water, juices, maple syrup, and salt until completely dissolved.
• Taste & Adjust: You want a light sweet-salty balance. Add a drizzle more honey or a pinch of salt if needed.
• Chill & Sip: Refrigerate or pour over ice for a refreshing, post-workout drink.