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A nostalgic soda fountain classic — reimagined as a mineral-rich, collagen-boosted hydration ritual.

Ingredients (40 oz total)

Instructions

  1. Add collagen to coconut water and whisk or shake until dissolved.

  2. Fill your 40 oz glass with ice.

  3. Add coconut water mixture + filtered water.

  4. Stir in grenadine, lime juice, and creamer.

  5. Top slowly with sparkling water.

  6. Drop in cherries and gently stir.

  7. Garnish with a cherry skewer or lime wheel.

Why This Works (Function + Fun)

Coconut Water
Naturally rich in potassium for electrolyte support.

Collagen
Supports skin, joints, and gut lining.

Grenadine + Cherries
Adds antioxidant-rich pomegranate flavor and nostalgic sweetness.

Lime Juice
Brightens flavor and supports digestion.

Sweet Cream Creamer
Adds dessert-like richness so it feels indulgent — not medicinal.

Trace Minerals (optional)
Supports hydration at the cellular level.

Flavor Notes

Creamy. Fizzy. Cherry-vanilla soda shop energy — but without the syrup overload.

Want More Sips?

If you’re enjoying these hydration rituals, there’s plenty more to explore. Wander through the blog for hydration elixirs, mineral-rich mocktails, and herbal teas designed to help you nourish your body the gentle way — one beautiful glass at a time.

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shirley temple hydration elixir

A nostalgic Shirley Temple — reimagined as a nourishing 40 oz hydration elixir. This creamy, fizzy cherry drink blends coconut water, collagen, and a splash of sweet cream for a playful mocktail that still supports your daily hydration. It’s the perfect balance of childhood soda fountain charm and mineral-rich wellness. 🍒✨

Ingredients

  • 1 can cherry sparkling water 

  • 16 oz coconut water

  • 8 oz cold filtered water

  • 2 tbs collagen powder

  • 1–2 tbs grenadine (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tbs fresh lime juice

  • 1–2 tbs sweet cream coffee creamer

  • 8–10 maraschino cherries

  • Ice

  • 10–20 drops trace minerals

Directions

  • Add collagen to coconut water and whisk or shake until dissolved.
  • Fill your 40 oz glass with ice.
  • Add coconut water mixture + filtered water.
  • Stir in grenadine, lime juice, and creamer.
  • Top slowly with sparkling water.
  • Drop in cherries and gently stir.
  • Garnish with a cherry skewer or lime wheel.
Warm ceremonial cacao with cinnamon in a ceramic cup, prepared as a calming evening ritual for relaxation.

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Not sure which herbs are actually worth buying?

I put together my personal Mountain Rose Herbs shopping guide with three complete herbal pantries:

💧 Hydration Pantry (around $100)
🌿 Home Apothecary (around $200)
🌙 Evening Ritual Collection (around $300)

Each one includes the exact herbs I recommend, what you can make with them, and why they've earned a permanent place in my own herbal pantry.

👉 Explore the shopping guide here.

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Love & Wellness,
Elisa

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