Description
This dill pickle lemonade is a refreshing, salty-sour recovery drink made for athletes. It combines electrolytes, carbs, and crisp flavor in one easy-to-mix post-workout hydrator.
Ingredients
12 oz cold water
2 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
1–2 oz dill pickle juice (start with 1 oz and adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey (for quick-release carbohydrates)
Instructions
1. Combine the water, lemon juice, pickle juice, and maple syrup in a glass or shaker bottle.
2. Stir or shake vigorously until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
3. Taste and adjust. If you’re a “salty sweater” or the workout was particularly intense, add the second ounce of pickle juice.
4. Serve over ice for maximum refreshment.
Notes
Pro-Tip: Choose a quality pickle brine. Look for refrigerated brands like Grillo’s or Claussen, which are typically less processed and have a cleaner, fresher flavor. Avoid brine from sweet or “bread & butter” pickles.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Athlete Recovery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg