Blood Orange Creatine Soda

A vibrant, citrusy functional soda that combines muscle-supporting creatine with sleep-enhancing glycine in a refreshing, naturally sweetened sparkling water base with fresh blood orange.

Why You'll Love Blood Orange Creatine Soda

This isn't your typical sparkling water-it's a functional powerhouse disguised as a refreshing citrus soda. The pharmaceutical-grade glycine brings natural sweetness while supporting recovery and sleep quality, and the creatine fuels both muscle and cognitive performance. Fresh blood orange juice adds bright acidity and depth, creating a clean, zero-sugar drink that works as hard as you do.

Tips and Tricks

• Dissolve the powders in a small amount of sparkling water first to prevent clumping and ensure smooth mixing.
• Use freshly squeezed blood orange juice for the best flavor-bottled juice lacks the bright acidity and aromatic oils.
• Chill all ingredients beforehand to maintain maximum carbonation and refreshing temperature.

Variations

Adapt this functional soda to your taste preferences and seasonal availability.

• Substitute regular orange or grapefruit juice for blood orange.
• Add a splash of lime juice for extra tartness
• Use flavored sparkling water like lime or lemon for additional citrus notes

Substitutions

These swaps maintain the functional benefits while accommodating different preferences.

• Replace blood orange with pomegranate juice for antioxidant benefits
• Use stevia or monk fruit if you prefer additional sweetness beyond glycine
• Substitute coconut water for half the sparkling water for added electrolytes

Best served with

This functional soda pairs perfectly with active recovery and daily wellness routines.

• Pre-workout snack like banana with almond butter
• Post-workout meal with grilled chicken and quinoa
• Evening wind-down routine with light stretching
• Pair with lemon sparkling water for a citrus flight

How to Store Leftovers

This drink is best consumed immediately after preparation to maintain carbonation and freshness. If needed, store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours in a sealed container, but expect some loss of fizz. Do not store overnight as the powders may settle and carbonation will be lost.

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A vibrant, citrusy functional soda that combines muscle-supporting creatine with sleep-enhancing glycine in a refreshing, naturally sweetened sparkling water base with fresh blood orange.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American, Modern

Calories: 18

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• Sparkling water unsweetened x 1 cup, chilled
• 1 scoop Creatine monohydrate ~5g
• 1-2 scoops Glycine powder ~3g
• 2-3 tablespoon Blood orange juice freshly squeezed
• ½ teaspoon Blood orange zest optional, for extra aroma
• 1 pinch Sea salt optional, enhances flavor and hydration

Equipment

• Large Glass
• Citrus Juicer
• Fine Mesh Strainer Optional

Method

 

1. Add creatine monohydrate and glycine powder to a large glass.
2. Pour in 2 tablespoons of the sparkling water and stir vigorously to dissolve the powders completely.
3. Add freshly squeezed blood orange juice and stir to combine.
4. Slowly top with remaining chilled sparkling water to preserve carbonation.
5. Add blood orange zest and a pinch of sea salt if using.
6. Stir gently and serve immediately over ice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg

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