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Easy Cortisol Cocktail Recipe - A Calm-Boosting Morning Drink

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Filtered water (8–12 ounces)
  • Fresh lemon juice (2 tablespoons; about half a lemon)
  • Vitamin C powder or tablet (250–500 mg)
  • Magnesium powder (citrate or glycinate; 100–200 mg elemental magnesium)
  • Sea salt or pink salt (a small pinch; about 1/16–1/8 teaspoon)
  • Honey or pure maple syrup (1–2 teaspoons, optional)
  • Ice (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Start with water: Add 8–12 ounces of filtered water to a glass. Room temperature is easier on the stomach first thing in the morning.
  • Add lemon juice: Squeeze in about 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. If you prefer milder flavor, start with 1 tablespoon.
  • Mix in vitamin C: Add 250–500 mg of vitamin C powder or crush a tablet and stir. It should dissolve easily.
  • Add magnesium: Stir in 100–200 mg of magnesium powder. Magnesium citrate dissolves well; glycinate is gentler on sensitive stomachs.
  • Pinch of salt: Add a small pinch of sea salt for sodium and trace minerals. Don’t overdo it—this should taste lightly salty, not briny.
  • Sweeten if you like: Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup. This adds a touch of carbs that can feel stabilizing, especially if you haven’t eaten yet.
  • Taste and adjust: Add more water if it’s too strong, or another squeeze of lemon for brightness. Ice is optional.
  • Drink slowly: Sip over 5–10 minutes, ideally within the first hour of waking.