4.1
80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Liquid I.V.
4.1 • 2,551 Reviews
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4.1
80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Liquid I.V. earns strong reviews for fast, noticeable hydration—especially after workouts, heat, travel, or a night out—while convenient single-serve packets and broad flavor variety (standouts include Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Golden Cherry) make it easy to use. Reviews also flag consistent drawbacks: many flavors taste overly sweet or salty, some feel thick or artificial, and the added sugar and sodium (with a newer sugar‑free line noted) are frequent concerns; mixing can clump and flavor hit-or-miss. Overall, the brand is effective but polarizing on taste and ingredients.
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4y ago
Best in a huge water bottle with tons of ice! But definitely makes me feel more hydrated and refreshed, especially after a night out.
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Lemon-lime is the only flavor I can stomach!
Still my favorite hangover cure. Lemon Lime is elite.
4y ago
My favorite electrolyte drink mix! I use this often pre, during, and post pregnancy to help keep my water intake and replenishment up. I find that one packet is pretty concentrated, and could use it with 32 oz of water so the flavor wasn't so overpowering.
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Some flavors are better than others but that is really a preference. Would love to see expansion of +vitaminC, etc and a flavorless option.
Adult Pedialyte! If you're feeling dehydrated or hungover these are pretty good to help and easy to carry around as it's individually packaged and in powder form. I didn't really like the matcha flavored ones but the lemon lime one wasn't too sweet.
I like Liquid I.V. I think it helps with hydration. However, it has so many carbs in it that it doesn't make it worth it. I would sacrifice taste for less sugar.
Of all the electrolyte water enhancers I’ve tried, I like Liquid IV the most. The brand offers various flavors and benefits (like immunity boost and energy). However, following the packet's directions to mix with 16oz of water, you get a very thick and concentrated drink. I recommend mixing with 24-32 oz of water for the best taste. By far, it is one of the most expensive electrolyte enhancers.
I think Liquid IV has specifically been useful in Texas summer heat, but I'm not convinced by the sickly-sweet tastes of the Mango/passionfruit as something I can use in a more long-term way. I would love to try the other flavors!
I’ve been using liquid IV for the past year and it has been good and bad at the same time. Some flavors are really sugary and some are really salty. But overall, they keep me hydrated
1y ago
I buy Liquid IV in bulk because it is great as a recovery sports drink. I like that you can adjust the sweetness level by adding more water and that it is sugar free and comes in fun flavors. Personal fave is the rocket pop flavor, but I've liked pretty much every flavor I've tried.
1y ago
I really like Liquid I.V., especially the cherry and watermelon flavors. It's super handy for anyone who’s very active or just looking to recover after a long night. The only downside is that I don’t buy it as often as I’d like because the price point is a bit hard to justify!
They work well for rehydrating and I use them in instances when I'm excersizing a lot but I do think there are much better options for everyday use that taste better and contain less sugar and weird additives.
I’ve tried Liquid IV on several occasions, however I find the flavors can be a hit or a miss. While this was effective, I did not enjoy the large packet. The amount of product that was considered a single serving seemed to be way larger than other electrolyte packets. Personally, I prefer a lower sugar/ higher salt content option for electrolytes, but this is not bad. I think the citrus flavors tend to be better than the non-citrus flavors.
I love the sugar free lemon lime. I’m excited to try other flavors. It’s definitely expensive for what it is though
2y ago
I was excited to try this product after seeing people talking about it so much! I love the passionfruit flavour. It’s slightly salty, which was a bit strange at first, but I appreciate that there aren’t a ton of artificial flavours and sweeteners added to cover up the natural saltiness of the electrolytes. I use about twice as much water as it says to and it’s the perfect ratio for me. Helpful when I’ve been sick, had a big workout, or just need a little boost for my day!
My go-to is Ultima replenisher, which is very mellow and has kept me hydrated at Burning Man for over 10 years now. Imagine my surprise when trying first the lemon lime and then the strawberry and getting a massive salt infusion when I was not expecting one. The flavors do mix well, but I couldn't get over the the electrolyte punch in my first sip.
I’ve tried several flavors of liquid IV. I prefer to dilute these a little more than recommended only due to the sweetness of some of the flavors. These make drinking water much easier though! I like the added health benefits. Honestly a little on the expensive side.
As someone who feels dehydrated often, I always have one of these near me. The sugar free lemon/lime is my favorite flavor -- not too strong.
Really wanted to love this. Works great, dehydration wise, if you can get it down. Also, a little pricey. I will stick to Gatorade and water.
Pro/neutral: price seems to be average among electrolyte drink mixes. I can't comment on the nutritional aspects beyond acknowledging that these are of course better than your average sports drink. Con: it's salty. Too salty for me to buy again. Note: I would recommend these for a larger water bottle for sure. Their packets are larger than some others, so one pack has a bigger punch in terms of flavor than some other brands.
I've tried the passion fruit and then the Citrus ones and the lime and I can definitely say passion food is where it's at it's tasty and is hydrating for sure. Unfortunately they do have added sugar and it's just not as clean as I would like.