Liquid I.V. reviews and discussion

4.1

80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Fast-acting hydration boost
  • Convenient travel-friendly packets
  • Wide, crowd-pleasing flavors
  • Smooth, easy dissolving powder
  • Overly sweet flavor profiles
  • Noticeable salty aftertaste
  • High sugar and sodium content
  • Occasional clumping texture

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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2,552 reviews and posts

  • Liquid IV is the GOAT. It tastes soo good and really helps with hangovers/when you are feeling dehydrated. Try the strawberry guava flavor!

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    It works! But you have to drink 2 or 3 to avoid a hangover !

  • Great for post workout or on hot days when working outside. Very easy to mix and tastes great!

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    More flavors

  • As far as performance goes, I did not really notice a difference in feeling more hydrated after drinking. I do tend to drink a lot of water through out the day so staying hydrated isn’t necessarily an issue for me. My biggest problem was how “sugary” the flavored packets taste. I was hoping for something with much less sugar and a suggestion of flavour. These are too sweet tasting and the flavour is too over powering for my liking. However, Someone who is used to/ enjoys drinking things like Mio Drops might like this.

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    Would be nice to have something that doesn’t have sugar or alternate sweeteners and just a hint of flavour.

  • I got a few liquid IV packets in a gift bag from my university during Welcome Weekend. My friends and I all enjoyed them during the hot summer days and after nights out!

  • I have one packet of Liquid I.V. each morning. All the flavors that I have tried taste great. I've noticed that I remain hydrated throughout the day. Good mixed with more than suggested amount of water for a less sweet taste!

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    Nothing!

  • Oh this stuff is great! Super tasty and I feel amazing after I drink it. Also it's a great hangover helper. Super highly recommended.

  • Helps keep me hydrated after an evening of drinking alcohol. Satisfying and refreshing.

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    Flavors sometimes taste a bit too artificial and it has trouble totally disolving in the water

  • Liquid IV has a good taste for the amount of electrolytes it provides. The drink mix form factor makes it a great alternative over stocking large bottles of gatorade/pedialyte. It's something that you can always have on hand instead of having to go out to buy. Not sure if it's placebo but it does seem to help with hangovers as well.

  • I really like the interesting variety of flavors. The guava one is really nice!

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    Would prefer a little less sugar.

  • So salty...I will use this from time to time my favorite is before a long day out in the sun I will drink one to keep me hydrated all day but I definitely have to force it down.

  • I really like the taste of it. They are a quick solution to stay hydrated after a night of drinking. I love that it would be better than buying a sports drink in a plastic bottle but the price is kind of high for me to provide a 5 start rating.

  • Liquid IV definitely works! I ordered their sample set a couple weeks ago and the strawberry formula is definitely my favorite. It's tasty and dissolves really well in cooler water and I was left feeling extra hydrated.

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    Would love a formula that's lower in sugar

  • I like that the flavors are more subtle; sometimes other brands the flavors are just too intense or sweet. Not sure on the science behind it really, but I keep a few on hand and use them when I feel like I haven't been taking care of myself enough, or not drinking enough water.

  • These are my go-to on super hot days and for travel. Otherwise, not really worth the price.

  • I love the tangerine flavor of liquid IV. It is just the right combo of sweet and tangy and doesn't taste like you are chugging a flavor packet. It is perfect for traveling now where getting sick or feeling sub-par after a flight is the norm. This perks you right up!

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    Not a fan of the other flavors, tangerine is my go-to.

  • Out of all the electrolyte powders I’ve tried, this one’s the most effective - it actually works! Plus they taste so much better than other brands. (Also helps with reducing hangovers! Not really an instant hangover cure, it’s been labeled as such in my group of friends and after we drink responsibly, we make sure to take one of these to cap off the night LOL.) Favorite flavor used to be the Strawberry but now it’s the Tangerine (with immune support). I always make sure I have these in stock at home.

  • These are great to keep in your car for on the go electrolytes.

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    More flavors.

  • awesome taste and products that work very well at hydrating and keeping me drinking water