Blue Spirulina Electrolyte Drink Recipe
Ali Segersten Jun 02, 2025 8 comments
If you’ve been drinking more water but still feeling depleted, this vibrant electrolyte drink may be exactly what your body has been missing. True hydration isn’t just about water—it’s about how well your cells can absorb and retain it. That’s where electrolytes, phytonutrients, and trace minerals come in.
This refreshing blue spirulina drink blends coconut water (a natural source of potassium), sea salt (for sodium and trace minerals), lemon juice (to stimulate digestion and add vitamin C), and purified water to restore balance and support detoxification. The result is a beautifully balanced beverage that helps your body absorb water at the cellular level, reducing fatigue, brain fog, and that dried-out feeling so many of us experience—even when we're drinking enough.
The real star of this drink is blue spirulina—a pigment-rich extract of spirulina algae that’s especially high in phycocyanin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. Phycocyanin supports detoxification by protecting cells from oxidative stress, scavenging free radicals, and gently stimulating the production of stem cells in the bone marrow. It also gives this drink its gorgeous, electric blue color—a visual reminder of the energy and life it brings to your system.
💡 Want to go deeper? You can stir in 200 to 400mg of magnesium glycinate powder for extra relaxation and mineral support—especially helpful during times of stress, hormonal shifts, or detox.
Why This Drink Works:
- Potassium from coconut water helps pull hydration into your cells
- Sodium from sea salt maintains fluid balance and supports adrenal health
- Lemon juice aids electrolyte absorption and supports liver detox pathways
- Blue spirulina provides antioxidant and mitochondrial support
- Optional magnesium glycinate promotes calm, supports Phase II detoxification, and relieves muscle tension or cramping
Whether you're replenishing after a sauna, starting your morning with intention, or simply supporting your body's healing rhythm, this drink offers a nourishing upgrade to plain water. It’s not just beautiful—it’s deeply functional.

About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 1,800 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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Thanks Alissa! Can’t wait to…
Thanks Alissa! Can’t wait to try your electrolyte recipe. What is your opinion of water filtering through de-ionization? Thanks for all you do!!
Hi Mary Kay,
I hope you…
Hi Mary Kay,
I hope you love the electrolyte drink recipe! As for deionized water, it's not something I typically use or recommend for daily hydration. Deionization removes most minerals and charged particles from water, which can leave it very "empty" from a nutritional perspective. I usually suggest filtered water that retains or even adds back beneficial minerals, since those are essential for hydration and electrolyte balance. I use a gravity-fed countertop water filter. You can learn more about water, hydration, and filters in this article: https://nourishingmeals.com/2025/06/replenish-what-youve-been-missing-healing-power-hydration 😊
Will green Carlyle Organic…
Will green Carlyle Organic Spirulina Powder work as well, or is there a difference in properties?
Yes, green spirulina like…
Hi Aileen,
Yes, green spirulina like Carlyle Organic Spirulina Powder will still offer many of the same benefits—it does contain phycocyanin, the potent blue pigment with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The main difference is that it’s not as concentrated in phycocyanin as purified blue spirulina, so the color and intensity may be a bit more subtle. But you’ll still be getting a beautiful array of nutrients, including amino acids, chlorophyll, and minerals. It’s a great option if that’s what you have on hand! 💚💙
Where do you buy your blue…
Where do you buy your blue spirulina? Want to make sure I get a good brand. Thanks
Great question! I always…
Great question! I always recommend choosing a pure, additive-free blue spirulina powder from a trusted source. Look for one that’s organically grown. I personally like this one (it is also linked in the recipe headnotes as well): https://amzn.to/45arJ9B It has a clean taste and vibrant color, and it blends beautifully into drinks.
Could regular spirulina…
Could regular spirulina powder be used as I don't have blue?
Yes, absolutely! You can use…
Yes, absolutely! You can use regular green spirulina powder in place of blue spirulina. It has a stronger, more earthy flavor and a deeper green color, but it still offers powerful detoxifying and antioxidant benefits. Just be sure to use a high-quality, pure source for the best taste and nutritional impact. 💚