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

  • I loved the idea of a pack you can take anywhere with you to hydrate and the fact that its low calorie, but the taste was a bit too sweet for me. For better taste it needed to be in more than 16oz of water, and I added extra lemon to help lighten the sweetness. Overall its great to have and does hydrate well, but the sweetness can be overwhelming.

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.
  • Liquid lV is great for festivals, outdoor activities, or when you need a pick me up from feeling dehydrated. The flavors can be a bit sweet, but there is now a sugar free option. I enjoy the strawberry flavor!

  • Absolutely love-- when drinking a packet after a night of heavy drinking before bed, I wake up feeling 90% better. The strawberry tastes a bit like strawberries and cream, personally love the golden cherry and green apple kombucha as they are very tart and I love a sour candy.

    Buyer
  • I use a 20 ounce water bottle that I put Liquid IV in. For my taste, it's very sweet. I split the package iin half which makes it better for my taste.

  • Drank this while pregnant with my daughter to stay hydrated and the flavor was amazing and one pack could last me all day!

  • Appreciate the various flavors, but unfortunately it looks a strange (almost fake sugar like) taste in my mouth.

  • Liquid IV is great for sports or activity recovery. Definitely not for going out and drinking recovery. The electrolytes that you get will help in post-term activities but for immediate recovery it’s best to do an IV injection.

  • Love it, it always makes me feel deeply hydrated and reenergized to go about my day.

  • Really helps us stay hydrated while out on the farm in the sun

  • Since I live in the desert of Nevada, I drink primarily flavored water to stay hydrated and healthy. Liquid IV is sugar free, and antioxidant rich, as well as being tasty. It is available in several flavors so it doesn’t get boring. It’s a satisfying alternative to sugary sports drinks.

    None.
  • I probably drink too many of these daily but they are my go-to. I’m breastfeeding and they help keep water interesting as well as help me be hydrated/productive. Mixes into water well and the flavors are great. Sugar free is also a perk!

  • Love the product- slight salty electrolyte taste is hard to hide but they do it well. Not a huge fan of the slightly thick texture

  • I tried these last summer and loved them. Its the perfect boost for traveling or after a workout

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.
  • Definitely a great additive to use in water for some extra energy. Like to have it available in packets so I can carry with me to use at work as well. Flavor is good, not over powering like other brands.

  • My husband and I stock up on these in the summer months! They were especially great while breastfeeding to keep you hydrated! My husbands job requires him to be outside most days and having these on hand for him keeps us both worry free knowing he’s hydrated!

  • Got a pack of Liquid IV from Target. Definitely gives me more energy and keeps me hydrated for longer throughout the day. I used to drink lots of water but it also made me less hungry as I used to get filled up. Now I can balance my water and meal intake.

    Bought it at Target
  • Definitely helped before workout and during workout for HIIT style exercise that is very high intensity.

  • I love the taste of Liquid IV and how refreshing I feel within an hour after drinking it! I mix it with water usually, but have mixed it with other powders too (like collagen). This is great for pre-workout, post-workout, beach days, hiking, or after some fun nights on the town. I especially travel with a few of them and they help with my hydration on long flights.

  • Liquid I.V. is my absolute number one drink enhancer!! I drink the sugar-free green grape every day! I also love the piña colada and the sugar-free lemon lime. I highly recommend.

  • Every flavor I've tried was overwhelmingly artificial-tasting. The sugar-free ones more so than the sugary ones. It provides good hydration and electrolytes but it doesn't make for a very refreshing drink.

    Received a free product from Liquid I.V.