Caffeine-free energy drinks get their lift from fruit, natural sugars, coconut water and whole foods instead of coffee, tea or energy-drink stimulants. These eight are real recipes with measured ingredients, from a chilled blueberry coconut water to a thick banana-date smoothie, so you can pick a fresh, fizzy one for the afternoon or a cozy fall option like the ginger turmeric tonic stirred into hot water.

Every drink uses plain ingredients, with no coffee, cocoa, tea or energy blends, so every glass stays caffeine free. If you want tea- and coffee-based options instead, see these measured drinks with caffeine notes .

1. Wild Blueberry Coconut Water

  • 1 cup Wyman’s Wild Blueberry Juice
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Shake everything in a bottle and serve cold.

Wild Blueberry Coconut Water in a glass

2. Maca Banana Smoothie

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 teaspoon maca powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 scoop protein powder

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Maca Banana Smoothie in a glass

3. Orange Ginger Spritzer

  • For ginger syrup: 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 8-inch piece ginger, sliced
  • 1 cup prepared ginger syrup
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Two 8-ounce bottles club soda
  • Ice

Warm sugar and water until dissolved; add ginger and steep over low heat for 30 minutes, then cool. Divide syrup and juices among four ice-filled glasses and top with club soda.

Orange Ginger Spritzer in a glass

4. Chia Fresca

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds

Dissolve sugar in the water and lemon juice. Stir in chia, wait about 10 minutes, then stir again.

Chia Fresca in a glass

5. Maple Ginger Switchel

  • 1 five-inch piece ginger (about 6 ounces), juiced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 4 cups water or club soda
  • Ice and mint

Mix ginger juice, vinegar, maple and citrus. Chill, dilute with water or club soda, and pour over ice.

Maple Ginger Switchel in a glass

6. Banana-Date Smoothie

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup pitted dates
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 4 ice cubes
  • Pinches of cinnamon and salt

Blend until smooth, about one minute; divide between two glasses.

Banana-Date Smoothie in a glass

7. Ginger Turmeric Tonic

  • 3-inch piece ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

Blend for about 45 seconds. Strain if desired and dilute a 1/4-cup portion in hot or sparkling water .

Ginger Turmeric Tonic in a glass

8. Pineapple Coconut Refresher

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 3/4 cup coconut water
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Small pinch black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave, optional
  • Ice

Stir juice and coconut water together. Mix ginger, turmeric , pepper, lime and sweetener in a small bowl; add to drink and shake over ice.

Pineapple Coconut Refresher in a glass

Choosing a drink

Water is enough for ordinary hydration. These recipes are for when you want flavor, fruit or something more filling. The blueberry coconut water, orange ginger spritzer and pineapple coconut refresher are light and juicy, the chia fresca and switchel are tart, and the two smoothies are filling enough to stand in for a snack.