The gist of this recipe is simple: one part juice to two parts water, freshly squeezed lemon, and a pinch of Himalayan salt.
The reason we call this a hydration drink is because it contains key components for hydration: sodium, potassium, vitamin C, and electrolytes. We actually refer to this as “healthy Gatorade” in my house!
Breaking Down the Benefits of Each Ingredient
Grape Juice– contains potassium and electrolytes
Salt– is responsible for keeping the sodium in your blood cells, and will prevent you from becoming dehydrated. Himalayan salt contains trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
Fresh Lemon– provides electrolytes, vitamin C, and even potassium.
And now for the recipe!
The Best Electrolyte Drink Recipe
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (I use Himalayan pink salt)
1/2 a lemon, or 1 and 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups grape juice (I use Kedem Light)
4 cups water or seltzer (preferably chilled)
In a medium-sized pitcher, pour in the salt, followed by the lemon juice. Next, add the grape juice and water (or seltzer). Stir to dissolve the salt. Enjoy!
Allowed after Tisha B’Av? Not sure that this item should be linked to Tisha B’Av. Are you allowed to drink grape juice the night after
Tisha B’Av?
While I am obviously not a Rabbinical authority, this Tisha B’Av is a “Nedche” meaning that the real day for the fast is Shabbos. Since the only fast day that we fast on Shabbos is Yom Kippur, this fast is push off to Sunday, (motzaih Shabbos). Because of this there is a difference, such as one can do laundry immediatly after the fast, so too the use of grape juice. However, as I said, I am not an authority, you should consult with your Rav. Have an easy fast!
I just heard a shiur that according to the Sephardie minhag, it is permitted to eat meat and drink wine this motzaih Tisha B’Av. According to Ashchenazi minhag it is not permitted until the next day, even though Sunday is actually the tenth day and not the ninth. Minhagim differ and as I stated before, you should consult your Rav.