Strawberry Kiwi Homemade Gatorade
Published Mar 31, 2026
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Welcome back to my Gatorade-inspired drink series! This week I’m sharing my Strawberry Kiwi Refresher, and it’s everything you want in a naturally hydrating drink. Sweet, fruity, and packed with electrolytes, it’s made with real ingredients you can feel good about. Be sure to check back each week for a new flavor!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Sometimes you want something cold, fruity, and actually satisfying to sip on, and this one delivers. It has that bold, nostalgic flavor you love but made in a way that feels lighter and more balanced, without any artificial ingredients.
It’s part of my Gatorade-inspired series, where I’ve been recreating fun, familiar flavors with real, simple ingredients. If you’ve missed a few, you can find many of them on my blog, along with even more saved in my Gatorade Series highlight on Instagram. You can watch this step-by-step video here.
I get asked about these jars all the time, so I figured I’d make it easy for you. I’ve linked them here because I use them daily for drinks and storing leftovers.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Coconut Water: The hydration hero. Naturally rich in electrolytes like potassium, it helps replenish what your body loses through sweat while keeping things light and refreshing. You can also sub filtered water or decaf green tea, but coconut water gives you the biggest electrolyte boost.
- Fresh Kiwi and Strawberry: This combo brings a bright, naturally sweet flavor with just the right touch of tartness. It’s also packed with vitamin C and antioxidants to support hydration and overall wellness.
- Lime: Adds a bright, tart kick that balances the sweetness and keeps the drink crisp and refreshing. Adjust based on how strong you like that citrus bite.
- Salt: Just a pinch of mineral-rich salt (I love Celtic Sea Salt) helps replace sodium lost through sweat and supports proper hydration.
- Honey or Maple Syrup: A drizzle of natural sweetness to round everything out. You can also swap in your favorite sugar-free sweetener if preferred.
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Strawberry Kiwi Homemade Gatorade
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coconut water can sub filtered water here or decaf green tea. However, coconut water is the best option as it’s a natural electrolyte.
- 1 kiwi peeled and diced
- 3-4 large strawberries diced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- ½ tsp salt I use Celtic Sea Salt
- 1-2 tbsps honey or maple syrup or sub sugar-free sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Muddle the strawberries, kiwi, maple syrup, and lemon juice in the bottom of a glass. Add ice, then top with coconut water, more lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and enjoy.
Equipment
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
