Water makes up so much of what we eat and drink—why not obsess a little bit over getting the best-tasting water possible?
Note: To make measuring out the tiny quantities of minerals needed easier on you, we recommend first making a concentrated "electrolyte solution" and then adding just 10g (10mL or 2 tsp) of that solution to 1 L of distilled or otherwise purified water.
Calcium chloride is available from most homebrew or winemaking shops. Magnesium chloride is available as a dietary supplement. Go for the liquid form if possible; solid pills may contain bulking agents such as calcium.
About This Recipe
Yield:
makes 1 liter
Active time:
10 minutes
Total time:
10 minutes
Special equipment:
Digital scale capable of 0.1 g resolution
Ingredients
2 liters distilled or purified water, divided
1.5 grams magnesium chloride (see note above)
1 gram sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
1 gram calcium chloride (see note above)
Procedures
Combine 1 liter water, magnesium chloride, baking soda, and calcium chloride in a large bottle or jug and stir to dissolve to form electrolyte solution.
Add 10 grams of the electrolyte concentrate to remaining 1 liter of water to dilute. Serve or use for cocktails. Remaining electrolyte solution can be stored in a sealed container for future dilution.
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