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Adrenal Cocktail Recipe

The classic adrenal cocktail recipe: fresh orange juice, unsweetened coconut water, a pinch of cream of tartar, and a pinch of sea salt. This is the original name for what's now also trending as the "cortisol cocktail" — same drink, and "adrenal fatigue" itself has been reviewed and found unsupported by the evidence.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 1 jar
Author Zoe Tanaka
Cost $1

Equipment

  • 1 8 oz glass or a mason jar
  • 1 Spoon for stirring

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice fresh-squeezed if you can
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Stir the orange juice, coconut water, cream of tartar, and sea salt together in a jar or glass until the cream of tartar dissolves.
  • Drink right away, chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

"Adrenal fatigue" is not a recognized medical diagnosis (BMC Endocrine Disorders, 2016 systematic review). This is simply a citrus electrolyte drink under an older name.
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