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Classic dill pickle lemonade for athletes with lemon slices and pickles in a plastic cup beside whole pickles and a lemon
Callie Brooks

Dill Pickle Lemonade for Athletes: Hydration Hacks

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.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Athlete Recovery
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 1. Combine the water, lemon juice, pickle juice, and maple syrup in a glass or shaker bottle.
  2. 2. Stir or shake vigorously until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
  3. 3. Taste and adjust. If you're a "salty sweater" or the workout was particularly intense, add the second ounce of pickle juice.
  4. 4. Serve over ice for maximum refreshment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 300mgSugar: 8g

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.

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