Tired of the mega‑sugary energy drinks you can find in any supermarket?
Would you like to be able to make a homemade drink that works as well as or better than Powerade but is much cheaper and healthier?
Don’t despair, for very little money you can make liters and liters of energy drink at home that gives you all the benefits of commercial brands but none of their drawbacks (lots of added sugars, colorings to make them more attractive, all kinds of preservatives, etc.)
All the recipes I present below use natural ingredients and contain nothing that is unhealthy for your body, to help you recover after training or give you the energy you need before a session.
They are very easy to prepare and can be kept for a week in the refrigerator (remember that they do not contain preservatives).
Don’t hesitate to experiment, as there are hundreds of combinations and flavors.
The preparation is the same in all the recipes, so I only mention it in the first one or when it is necessary to change a step, thus avoiding making the entry too long.
17+ Must Try 7 Brew Energy Drinks Recipes (Table)
*Inspired by the popular 7 Brew coffee chain, here are 17+ energy drink recipes you can make at home – fruity, refreshing, and customizable with sugar‑free syrups and natural boosters.*
| # | Recipe Name | Key Ingredients / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Brew Blonde Rush | Sugar‑free vanilla syrup, cold brew coffee, almond milk, a dash of cinnamon |
| 2 | Tropical Thunder | Coconut water, pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of sea salt |
| 3 | Berry Blast Infusion | Mixed berry puree (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry), green tea, stevia, sparkling water |
| 4 | Citrus Zinger | Fresh orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, ginger extract, club soda, ice |
| 5 | Mango Tango | Mango nectar, coconut milk, lime juice, a scoop of collagen peptides, water |
| 6 | Peach Perfect | Peach puree, white tea, honey, mint leaves, sparkling water |
| 7 | Watermelon Wave | Watermelon juice, fresh basil, lime juice, a pinch of salt, ice |
| 8 | Blueberry Lemonade Fizz | Blueberry syrup (sugar‑free), fresh lemon juice, soda water, frozen blueberries |
| 9 | Matcha Energy Boost | Matcha powder, oat milk, honey, a shot of espresso (optional), ice |
| 10 | Pink Starburst | Strawberry syrup (sugar‑free), almond milk, coconut cream, freeze‑dried strawberry powder |
| 11 | Caramel Dream | Sugar‑free caramel syrup, cold brew coffee, oat milk, a sprinkle of sea salt |
| 12 | Pineapple Coconut Breeze | Pineapple juice, coconut water, lime juice, fresh ginger, soda water |
| 13 | Raspberry Lime Rickey | Raspberry puree, fresh lime juice, honey, sparkling water, mint sprig |
| 14 | Vanilla Bean Shake | Vanilla protein powder, unsweetened almond milk, a dash of vanilla extract, ice, cinnamon |
| 15 | Green Apple Splash | Green apple syrup (sugar‑free), lemon juice, green tea, club soda, apple slices |
| 16 | Hibiscus Cooler | Hibiscus tea concentrate, orange slices, honey, sparkling water, ice |
| 17 | Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein | Chocolate protein powder, peanut butter powder, banana, oat milk, ice |
| 18 | Cucumber Melon Refresher | Cucumber juice, honeydew melon puree, lime juice, mint, soda water |
Here’s 7 Brew Energy Drinks With Ingredients & Instructions
#1) Kiwi and red berry smoothie
We start with a smoothie that’s a hit just by looking at it.
Ingredients (Pink layer – bottom):
- ½ frozen and chopped banana
- 1 medium cup of blueberries or other red fruit
- ½ avocado
- 1 tablespoon of protein powder
- 1 or 2 cups of milk depending on the amount you want
Ingredients (Green layer – top):
- ½ frozen and chopped banana
- 1 medium cup of chopped mango
- ½ kiwi
- 2 cups of leaf spinach (or frozen if you prefer)
- 1 small scoop of protein powder
- 1 or 2 cups of milk
Preparation:
- First, we make the pink part that will go at the bottom. We put all the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed.
- We serve until the glasses are half full.
- We wash the blender and prepare the green part that will go on top in the same way.
- You have to consume it immediately and enjoy the energy boost.
#2) Watermelon tea energy drink
Ingredients:
- 1 bowl of cubed watermelon
- 1 glass of coconut water
- 1 squeezed lime (a small lemon also works)
- 1 small glass of black tea (English or Irish Breakfast)
- Add a little salt if you sweat a lot or if the watermelon is not very ripe, as a pinch of salt will enhance its sweet flavor.
Preparation:
Blend everything together in a blender and drink. In this case, we need a blender to break down the watermelon, but in most other recipes, we can do it by hand with a little patience.
If not consumed immediately, the ingredients will tend to separate, with the pulp falling to the bottom of the glass.
#3) Orange energy drink
Ingredients:
- 3‑4 glasses of water (depending on how concentrated you want the energy drink)
- 2‑3 squeezed oranges
- 1 squeezed lemon
- ¼ teaspoon of salt (small teaspoon, like a coffee spoon)
- 2 tablespoons of honey (it gives the drink a sweet taste and helps it keep longer). Raw honey is much better; you’ll see why at the end of the post.
#4) Lemon energy drink
Ingredients (very similar to the previous one but we omit the oranges):
- 3 glasses of water (depending on how concentrated you want the energy drink)
- 1‑2 glass(es) of green tea
- ½ glass of lemon juice (don’t overdo it or it will be very bitter)
- ¼ teaspoon of salt (small teaspoon, like a coffee spoon)
- 2 large tablespoons of honey (it gives the drink a sweet taste and helps it to keep for longer)
- 1‑2 small spoonfuls of baking soda
#5) Tea‑flavored energy drink
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of herbal tea. The best one is lemon flavored.
- ½ glass of black tea
- ¼ teaspoon of salt (small teaspoon, like a coffee spoon)
- 2 large tablespoons of honey (it gives the drink a sweet taste and helps it to keep for longer)
- 1 teaspoon of brewer’s yeast
#6) Coconut and lime flavored energy drink
Ingredients:
- 3 glasses of coconut water
- 1 glass of water (or more if you want a more diluted result)
- ½ glass of lemon or lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon of salt (small teaspoon, like a coffee spoon)
- 2 large tablespoons of honey which gives the drink a sweet taste and helps it to keep for longer
- A few slices of ginger (reduces muscle soreness by 20%)
#7) Cherry-flavored energy drink
Ingredients:
- 75 ml of cherry juice (blueberry juice can also be used, which is somewhat easier to find)
- 1 glass of black tea
- 1 small lemon or ½ large lemon, squeezed
- 2‑3 tablespoons of honey
- 800 ml of cold water
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1‑2 small spoonfuls of baking soda
Preparation:
Mix the cherry juice, lemon juice, and honey in a one‑liter bottle. Add salt and enough water to fill the bottle. Shake vigorously until the honey has dissolved. Chill before drinking.
#8) Citrus energy drink
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of lemon juice
- ½ glass of orange juice
- 2 glasses of cold water
- ⅛ teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey
#9) Strawberry energy drink
Ingredients:
- 3 glasses of coconut water
- 1 cup with strawberries
- 1 glass of water
- 1 handful of raisins
- 1 cup with ice cubes
- ⅛ teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of honey (you can vary the amount to taste)
Preparation:
Put everything in a blender and blend until the ice melts.
#10) Ginger energy drink
Ingredients:
- ½ liter of ginger water (I’ll show you how to make it below, it’s very simple)
- 1 liter of cold water
- 3 small lemons, squeezed
- ½ teaspoon of salt (you can always add a little more if you want)
- Liquid stevia (powdered stevia is also fine as long as you use hot water to help it dissolve better)
Ginger water ingredients:
- 1 medium ginger root
- 1 liter of water
- Liquid stevia
Preparation for ginger water:
Slice the ginger thinly and place the slices in a pot with water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool. Add liquid stevia (to taste) and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Here is an Explanation of What Each Ingredient Provides:
- Coconut water: It contains 13 times more potassium (necessary for proper cell function) than Gatorade and twice as much sodium. You can easily buy it in many supermarkets, but read the ingredients. Even better if it doesn’t contain preservatives.
- Raw honey: Rich in minerals and easily digestible sugars that will give you energy. It differs from regular honey in that it has not been artificially heated after being extracted from the hive (a process in which honey loses many of its properties). The sugar in honey signals the body to produce less stress hormones like cortisol, which tends to increase when we exercise, especially with anaerobic exercise.
- Sea salt: A natural source of electrolytes and minerals. It reduces adrenaline levels and also helps regulate stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol) released by exercise.
- Freshly squeezed juices: For example, lemon, lime, or orange. They contain many vitamins, enzymes, and easily digestible natural sugars that provide almost instant energy during physical exertion and reduce recovery time if consumed afterward.
- Stevia: A plant‑based sweetener that is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar. It is very low in carbohydrates and has a negligible effect on blood glucose. It has been used for centuries in Japan but was not approved in the European Union until 2011. Now it seems it could threaten the sugar industry.
- Ginger: Widely known in medicine and parapharmacy. A natural anti‑inflammatory that helps with respiratory illnesses and digestive problems; very rich in vitamins, essential oils, minerals, and antioxidants. It improves blood flow, combats motion sickness, is a natural antidepressant, effective against flu and colds, etc.
Thank you so much for your time, and if you’ve tried the energy drink, why not continue with the bars?
Which recipe do you plan to try first? Do you have any others you recommend packing in our water bottles when we go hiking?
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