I fed my family electrolyte lemonade and they didn’t notice!

After quite a few attempts to perfect the combination of ingredients I finally got it right for a hot, late spring afternoon of yard work. We burned the trimmed and raked up sticks and dead leaves in the fire pit, decided to have an impromptu hot dog roast, and I brought out a jug of the specially made lemonade. We finished off the 3 quarts by the time all the hot dogs, baby carrots, and chips (and s’mores) were consumed.

Here’s what I used:

Country Time lemonade powder: This is our favorite lemonade powder. It comes with a handy little scoop that when filled will make a pint of lemonade. For a single cup of lemonade it is easy enough to eyeball half a scoop for a little one who has requested lemonade with lunch.

LMNT unflavored: The salt and minor other minerals contained in these little packets work well for keeping the liquid that you drink in your body long enough to actually benefit you.

Dr. Berg’s Raspberry and Lemon Flavored Electrolyte Powder: These minerals are necessary for maintaining hydration when you are sweating a lot.

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For a gallon of lemonade I would recommend one packet of unflavored LMNT, two full scoops of Dr. Berg’s Raspberry Lemonade powder, and six scoops of Country Time lemonade powder. If you think that might be a bit overpowering for your family, just do five scoops of Country Time.

We have a gallon glass jar with a spigot to keep in the refrigerator for iced tea or lemonade in the warmer months. Not the one pictured, but a lot like it. It would be lying if I said the jar was always full and ready, but I try.

This is also a good drink for when the kids have been sick and need rehydrated. My kids will drink this much easier than any drug store hydrating drink. (I’m not a doctor though, so don’t use my advice over what a doctor has recommended. OK? It’s just one mama to another here.)

What are things you do or use to keep your family hydrated over the warmer months? We’re all learning here. Share your own tips and suggestions in the comments. It’s always good to hear from you.