Liquid I.V. reviews and discussion

4.1

80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Noticeably fast hydration boost
  • Convenient travel-ready packets
  • Wide, crowd-pleasing flavors
  • Mixes easily in cold water
  • Overly sweet, sometimes salty taste
  • High sugar and sodium content
  • Occasional thick, gritty texture
  • Inconsistent flavor enjoyment

Liquid I.V. earns strong reviews for fast, noticeable hydration—especially after workouts, travel, heat, and hangovers—while convenient single-serve packets and broad flavor variety (Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Watermelon, Golden Cherry) stand out. However, many reviews flag overly sweet, sometimes salty flavors, a “thick” mouthfeel, undissolved grit, and high sugar/sodium; some prefer diluting with more water or the newer sugar‑free line, and a few question ingredient “cleanliness” or effectiveness versus competitors.

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2,549 reviews and posts

  • These work super well for hangovers but they have a lot of sugar in them. That might be why they work though I’m not sure

  • Unsure if they actually work or it’s a placebo effect but I keep buying them so they are doing something right!

  • The best hangover cure and tastes delicious. One star taken off for price because I do feel that these are really expensive.

  • I drink as much as I can before a night out and it truly is a hangover cure! Less dehydrated, groggy, and brain-foggy after a night of drinking.

  • Some flavors are better than other. Packaging can be difficult to open. But does feel like it makes a difference in hydrating - definitely a step above plain water.

  • Dont love Liquid I.V. I feel like there is way too much sugar in them and they dont work really. Ive friend them multiple times but I just feel like they dont work great for me.

  • I use their caffeine packets and love them! They provide instant energy and are easy to take on the go while hiking.

  • Tastes good. I have difficulty forcing myself to drink enough fluids and frequently find myself dehydrated and dizzy when I stand up. While this does not increase fluid volume, it does help balance electrolytes and decrease dizziness.

  • Best hangover recovery! Not the best taste but totally manageable when you need a recovery boost!

  • If you like to be a feral club rat like me, Liquid IV has saved me too many times on hungover mornings! The packets are REALLY sweet and do contain a lot of sugar, but I'll say it's the only thing that's been able to effectively make me feel better like a shot of liquid iv ;)

  • I love all their flavors! They are great for when you need a boost in hydration.

  • Love to have this in my backpack/ purse! I go hiking a lot so these really come in handy!

  • My partner and I couldn't go back to any other electrolyte drink mixes after trying liquid IV. The lemon lime is our favorite. My only thing would be I wish these came in a more sustainable packaging because the one time use packets is a bit wasteful. It's expensive for us so we haven't been able to get it often but when we do, it's well worth it knowing we're getting electrolytes in and consuming more water.

  • A classic hydration drink tool. Pretty expensive, though, and very salty! I would skip and favor a cheaper alternative - it's likely just as good.

  • I look forward to an ice cold liquid IV after a hard workout or day in the sun but prefer the yellow and pink flavor, I do not love the purple.

  • eh. the flavors are good but i don’t know if i really feel any more hydrated than drinking regular water. i tried these instead of children’s pedialyte and can’t say they work any better. slightly more sophisticated though

  • There is way too much sugar in one of these packs. I've switched over to LMNT and Ultima which I like a lot