Whether we’re recovering from a workout, night out, or long travel day, PEOPLE shopping writers and editors rely on electrolytes to boost our hydration levels year-round.
Between sweaty commutes, beach days, and frequent weddings, trying to stay hydrated during the hot summer months with water alone just won’t cut it. Hence why hydration multipliers from brands like LMNT, Liquid I.V., Waterboy, and more are so popular. Unlike premixed electrolyte beverages like Gatorade, each of these picks are easy to take with you on the go (and even through airport security) as they come in the form of single-serving powder packets. If you’re new to the world of electrolytes, consider snapping up one of our favorites to try this summer.
Our Favorite Electrolyte Drinks
- LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolytes, Pack of 12, $24
- Tried and True: Emergen-C Fizzy Vitamin and Electrolyte Drink, Pack of 30, $13
- Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, Pack of 16, $24
- Nutrient-Packed: Waterboy Weekend Recovery Electrolyte Drink Mix, Pack of 24, $50
- Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Drink Mix, Pouch of 14, $24
LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolytes, Pack of 12
“My best friend has been using LMNT for years, so when I decided to incorporate electrolyte powder into my workout routine last year, that’s the one I went for. (It didn’t hurt that a lot of the YouTube girlies I follow enthusiastically shilled for the brand!) I bought the sampler pack to start, and after figuring out my ideal water-to-powder ration — 32 fluid ounces per 5-calorie stick — I haven’t brought plain water to the gym since. I find myself wanting to drink more water than usual when I use an LMNT packet because it’s got the just right balance of sweetness and saltiness, which is why it’s also my go-to beach beverage.” —Laura Gurfein, shopping director
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, Pack of 16
“Between heated fitness classes and wedding weekend hangovers, I rely on Liquid I.V. for hydration and a solid dose of electrolytes pretty often these days. Plus, after I down a powder mixed in with water, I feel a boost of energy, which is helpful after morning workouts. I’m partial to the Citrus Salt flavor that tastes like a salty Gatorade, but I’ve had my eye on the new Mango Passionfruit.” —Izzy Baskette, shopping writer
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Drink Mix, Pouch of 14
“I could, quite literally, drink Cure’s electrolyte mix, which the brand sent me, all day, every day. The flavor tastes exactly like the lemonade I used to spend my summers drinking, only it’s not loaded with added sugars. (No really, I loved the flavor so much, I previously was drinking it a little too leisurely.)” —Alyssa Grabinski, senior shopping writer
Snap up these electrolytes to enjoy peak hydration this summer. Then keep scrolling to shop more hydration multipliers that have earned a stamp of approval from the PEOPLE shopping team.
Emergen-C Fizzy Vitamin and Electrolyte Drink, Pack of 30
Waterboy Weekend Recovery Electrolyte Drink Mix, Pack of 24
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