Blood Orange Gatorade-Inspired Drink

March 10, 2026

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From Ashley McCrary

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A stunning sunset-hued electrolyte drink featuring the unique color and flavor of blood oranges! Tart lime blends with sweet blood orange juice and coconut water for a naturally vibrant, antioxidant-rich beverage that’s as beautiful as it is refreshing.

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Directions

  1. Prepare the blood orange base: In two separate glasses, pour 1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 3-4 blood oranges), dividing evenly. Stir 1 tablespoon maple syrup into each glass.
  2. Make the lime-coconut blend: In a blender, combine 2 cups coconut water, ½–1 whole lime (peeled—use whole for stronger lime flavor), ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Blend on high speed for 20-30 seconds until completely smooth.
  3. Assemble: Fill the glasses with ice over the blood orange juice.
  4. Slowly pour the blended lime-coconut mixture over the ice to create a beautiful layered effect—the pale greenish-white lime layer will float on top of the deep sunset orange blood orange layer.
  5. Garnish with a blood orange wedge and enjoy!

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