This refreshing Homemade Healthy Watermelon Electrolyte Drink (Natural Gatorade) is made with coconut water, mineral salt, and fresh watermelon. It's a healthy, all-natural Gatorade alternative perfect for hydration and summer workouts. It's free from artificial colors and sweeteners, making it a clean option for replenishing electrolytes. Plus, it comes together in just minutes with only a blender and a few simple ingredients.
I love watermelon. For more yummy watermelon recipes try my watermelon frozen yogurt or my watermelon spritzer.
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Why you'll love this lemon watermelon mint mocktail
It’s naturally hydrating and packed with electrolytes from watermelon, coconut water, and mineral salt.
It contains no added sugars, dyes, or artificial ingredients—just simple, real-food components.
It’s quick and easy to make with only three main ingredients and a blender.
It’s a refreshing, healthy alternative to store-bought sports drinks like Gatorade.
It’s perfect for summer workouts, hot days, or anytime you need a hydration boost.
Ingredients for homemade sports drink
- Watermelon – Naturally hydrating and sweet; provides potassium and antioxidants.
- Coconut water – Adds electrolytes like potassium and magnesium for hydration support.
- Mineral salt – Replenishes sodium and trace minerals lost through sweat; balances electrolytes.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- watermelon - you could use any melon here like honeydew or cantaloupe.
- coconut water - you can just use water but this lowers the hydration content of this drink.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add all ingredients to blender and blend.
Add watermelon juice and sparkling water to a glass and serve.
Storage instructions
You can store this homemade electrolyte drink in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
Recipe Pro-Tips
If you prefer a less pulpy consistency, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a clean, juice-like finish. Please keep in mind this removes the fiber though.
Starting with cold watermelon and coconut water makes your drink instantly refreshing—no need to wait for it to cool.
A squeeze of lime juice or a few mint leaves can brighten the flavor and make it even more thirst-quenching.
Recipe FAQS
Yes, watermelon is rich in potassium and water content, making it a natural hydrator. Combined with added mineral salt and coconut water, it becomes a great electrolyte source.
You can, but mineral salt (like sea salt or Himalayan salt) contains additional trace minerals that offer more hydration benefits than standard table salt.
Yes, this homemade version provides natural sugars, hydration, and electrolytes without the artificial additives found in many commercial sports drinks.
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Homemade Healthy Watermelon Electrolyte Drink (Natural Gatorade)
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ~3 cups watermelon from ½ of a baby watermelon
- 1 cup coconut water
- ½-1 tablespoon mineral salt I used 1 tablespoon, if you want it less salty use ½
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add gatorade to a glass with ice. Drink and enjoy.
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