Instead of grabbing over- the -counter energy drinks full of preservatives and colour additives, try our home-made isotonic drink recipes! They will fuel up and rehydrate your body in no time!

Thirsty Lemon

Ingredients

  • 200ml homemade lemonade (or ½ lemon juice and 1 tsp raw honey)

  • 800ml water

  • 2-3 fresh mint leaves (optional)

  • Large pinch of salt

Mix all the ingredients in a jug and cool in the fridge.

Fruity Boost

Ingredients

  • 500ml freshly squeezed orange juice

  • 500ml water

  • Large pinch of salt

Mix all the ingredients in a jug and cool in the fridge.

TOP TIPS

If you use concentrated fruit juice or lemon/orange squash, make sure that your isotonic drink does not contain more than 60g of sugar, by reading the nutrition label of the juice.

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