Celsius Energy Drink Recipe

Celsius metabolism-boosting, focus-boosting energy with active ingredients but no sugar crash. Creating your own inspired drink at home gives you the advantage of being mindful with what goes into it and tailoring to your taste, providing a healthy fun substitute for store-bought ones.

How to Make Homemade Celsius Drink 

For a Celsius-inspired beverage, add caffeinated green tea; fruit juice for taste; and an electrolyte mixture for hydration. Throw in lemon, ginger and a dash of sweetener to add some extra zing. This natural energy drink is a great pre workout drink or just a refreshing drink to sip on throughout the day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green Tea (brewed and cooled)
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
• A small pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup Carbonated Water
• Ice Cubes
• Mint Sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Brew the Green Tea: Prepare a cup of green tea and allow it to cool. Green tea is a natural source of caffeine and antioxidants.
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a glass or shaker, mix the cooled brew of green tea, containing lemon juice, freshly grated ginger, and, if you like sweetened up a little, add a bit of honey or maple syrup.
3. Add Electrolytes: For another level of hydration and electrolytes, add a pinch of sea salt mixed with electrolyte powder.
4. Make it Bubbly: Pour in carbonated water for a refreshing fizz.
5. Serve Over Ice:  Add ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a bigger supper.

Serving Suggestions

• Pre-Workout Boost: It can be taken 30 minutes prior to a workout as an energizing boost along with hydration.
• Cocktail variation: If you’d like a mocktail, combine the Celsius-inspired drink with a little club soda or sparkling water, and garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig or cucumber slice.
• Morning Refresher: Serve it in a mason jar with ice and reusable straw for a refreshing morning pick-me-up.
• Frozen Dessert: Pour the drink into ice cube trays and freeze. Throw those ice cubes into your everyday water or iced tea for an extra energy kick and a hint of flavor.
• Post-Workout Recovery: Mix the drink with some protein powder and ice for a post-workout smoothie that helps repair muscle tears and replenish electrolytes.

Tips and Variations

• Adjust Sweetness:  Swap in honey, agave or steer clear of added sugars altogether by using a natural sweetener like stevia.
• Boost of Flavor: Combine it with other fruit juices like orange, pineapple, or grapefruit for a tangy flavor bearer.
• Herbal twist: Replace green tea with matcha powder or herbal tea.
• Spice It Up: If you want to turn up the heat, add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or ground turmeric for extra anti-inflammatory benefits and a little kick!
• Chill Factor: For extra hydration and a touch of natural sweetness, use coconut water in place of regular water for your refreshing summer drink dombo, it’s ideal for hot days.

Preparation Time

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Serving Size: 2 servings

Nutritional Information 

• Calories: 25-50 calories (depending on your sweeteners)
• Caffeine: 30–40 mg (green tea)
• Carbohydrates: 7-10 grams
• Sugars: 5 to 8 grams (if needed honey or syrup)

Ingredient Substitutes

• Green Tea: Substitute for black tea or matcha if you want a bigger caffeine punch.
• Honey: Use agave syrup, stevia, or monk fruit sweetener to save on calories.
• Lemon juice: switch it out with lime juice, or a few drops of any fruit juices you love.
• Sparkling Water: Substitute with coconut water for an extra dose of hydration and a hint of natural sweetness, or use kombucha for some probiotics.
• Ginger: If you don’t have fresh ginger, use dry ginger powder instead (about 1/4 teaspoon) or a dash of bottled ginger juice for the spicier taste.
• Mint leaves: Can be replaced with basil leaves or slices of cucumber for a refreshing and aromatic alternative.
• Electrolyte powder: if not using electrolyte powder, use a pinch of Himalayan pink salt or sea salt. Another option is to add some apple cider vinegar for additional minerals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a caffeine-free version of this drink?

Yes, you could use decaffeinated green tea or an herbal tea such as hibiscus or rooibos.

How long can I store this drink?

I  recommend consuming within a week, but there has been around no change in taste even after 3-4 weeks.

Is it possible to mix protein powder into this drink?

Absolutely! It can turn into a lovely pre or post workout drink if you add a scoop of collagen (or whey protein powder).

Can I make this drink low-carb?

Sure, replace regular sugars with low-carb sweeteners such as stevia or monk fruit. Keep it low-carb by using unsweetened coconut water and skip any type of fruit juices.

When should you drink this?

Great in the morning, 30 mins before a workout for energy or mid-day as a refreshing, hydrating pick me up to stay focused.

Conclusion

You might also like this homemade Celsius drink recipe: it will help you have a natural energy-boosting drink! Simple to prepare, versatile, and a more wholesome option than commercial energy drinks. This drink will give you plenty of hydration whether you’re getting ready for a workout or just want an afternoon boost. Try it out, and ride the charge up.