This adrenal cocktail recipe balances your minerals with fresh lemon and orange juice, coconut water, and magnesium powder. Feel your best with this healthy drink.
Supporting your adrenal system might not always be top of mind. However, this system is essential for hormone regulation, healthy metabolic functioning, blood pressure, and your response to stress. One of the best ways to ensure that your adrenals are in tip-top shape is to regularly consume minerals in the right ratios.
This adrenal cocktail recipe does just that. I've used the formula for adrenal support to design a healthy and delicious cocktail you'll want to have every day.
The original source of this recipe was Susan Blackard, NP, ND, PhD at the Rejuvenation Health Center in Springfield, MO.
What Makes this Cocktail Good for Adrenals?
In order for this drink to support healthy adrenal functioning, it has to include a combination of sodium, potassium, magnesium & whole food vitamin C.
The general formula for adrenal support is to include at least:
- 375mg of Potassium
- 400 – 600mg of Sodium
- 200mg Magnesium
- 60mg of Wholefood Vitamin C
Ingredients
Here's what you need to make a cocktail that supports your adrenal system:
- Coconut water. Choose unsweetened, pure coconut water as the base of your cocktail. It's super hydrating, thanks to electrolytes.
- Lemon and orange juice. Here's where your whole food vitamin C comes into the picture.
- Magnesium powder. Look for magnesium chelate if you can. I like this magnesium powder.
- Sea salt. For the proper amount of sodium.
- Water. You can also top your drink with your favorite sparkling water for some fizziness.
When Should I Have an Adrenal Drink?
You can drink this refreshing and healthy mocktail every day.
It's bright and refreshing, which makes it a great thing to start your day with. I recommend making the drink fresh just before you drink it.
I personally like to drink these between meals – typically in the afternoon.
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If you make this Adrenal Cocktail recipe, be sure to let me know what you think with a comment below!
Magnesium Powder
I love this magnesium powder! It doesn't have any flavor, mixes very well and completely dissolves.
Adrenal Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 200 mg magnesium powder (preferably chelate)
- 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
- 4 oz water or sparkling water
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a glass. Serve immediately with ice as desired.
Nutrition
Love this cocktail but worried I’m not getting the magnesium amount right. How much is 200mg of magnesium if teaspoons?
This may sound silly but how many times a day should I make and drink these?
Can you substitute something for orange juice? I’m working on getting blood sugar down and there’s too many carbs in OJ.
I use Simply Lite orange juice…
Can I take. Magnesium capsule instead of adding the powder to the mixture?
sure 🙂
Can this be made and stored ahead of time or does it have to be served right away?
You could make it ahead of time but you will probably need to shake or stir again before serving
Can you make up a big jug for a few days and keep it in the fridge?
sure 🙂 I would only mix the first 3 ingredients in a pitcher and then add the next 3 when you are ready to drink.
What can you use besides coconut water if your allergic to coconut
you can just omit the coconut water 🙂
Delicious and easy to make. I will be incorporating this into my daily routine.
Is there a substitute for coconut water? I can’t stand anything coconut.
You can leave it out if you don’t like it 🙂