Ep 30. 4 Gatorade Alternatives for Hydration During the Flu

The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living

Y'all. This has been the WORST Flu of my life. Holy Moly. Here are 4 sports drink ideas that might be better options for you than Gatorade when you are in need of some serious hydration. Stay well!

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Refreshing Blackberry Rosehip Marshmallow Root Infusion Recipe

Yield: about 4 cups (2 drinks)

Ingredients:

For the Marshmallow Infusion:

1 quart water

¾ cup marshmallow root, dried and chopped

For the Blackberry Rosehip Syrup:

2 cups blackberries, fresh

¼ cup rosehips, dried

¼ cup honey

¼ cup water

1 tbsp lemon juice

pinch of sea salt

Instructions

At night, fill a jar with 1 quart water and ¾ cup marshmallow root.

Shake to combine and refrigerate. The next day, strain the mixture.

To make the blackberry rosehip syrup, combine blackberries, rosehips, honey, lemon juice, and ¼ cup water in a small pot.

Simmer together for 15 minutes, smashing the blackberries with the back of your spoon or a potato masher.

Strain the mixture into an airtight container.

To make a single beverage, combine 1 pint marshmallow infusion with 1 tbsp blackberry rosehip syrup over ice. Stir.

Add a pinch of sea salt and garnish with lemon.