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Beat the Heat & Boost Your Summer Fun
Beat the Heat & Boost Your Summer Fun with Refreshing Electrolyte-Packed Mocktails!

Summer is almost here, and that means rooftop gatherings, patio lounging, and soaking up the sun with friends. While refreshing drinks are a must-have for warmer days, staying hydrated becomes even more important.
This season, ditch the dehydration and explore the world of delicious mocktails! These non-alcoholic beverages offer a fun and flavorful way to quench your thirst, boost hydration, and keep your body functioning at its best. Bringing your perfect summer companion, Gillean Barkyoumb, MS, RDN — a registered dietitian from the team of gut experts at Plexus Worldwide — is sharing her fun mocktail recipes featuring the brand’s fan-favorite and electrolyte-infused Plexus Hydrate® Blueberry Acai that you can sip alongside that cooled cucumber salad for enhanced hydration!
This delicious drink mix goes beyond flavor by providing essential electrolytes, minerals, and antioxidants to support optimal hydration and well-being as temps rise.
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Ready to craft your perfect summer mocktail?
Blueberry Acai Punch Mocktail
(Serves 1)
Ingredients:
¼ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
1 serving of Plexus Blueberry Acai Hydrate
12 ounces cold sparkling water
Optional garnish: lemon and orange wedge
Directions: Mix all ingredients and serve over ice. Add garnish if desired.