Red, White & Glow: 4 Summer Mocktail Recipes for Hydration, Skin Health & Natural Energy

Summer is here, and with the 4th of July around the corner, it's time to raise a glass—to glowing skin, boosted energy, and feeling your best from the inside out! At Crane Wellness, we believe that what you sip matters just as much as your skincare or supplements when it comes to achieving that natural summer glow.

This year, skip the sugary cocktails and dehydration-inducing drinks. Instead, celebrate with these four delicious, beauty-boosting mocktail recipes featuring two of our favorite Crane Wellness products: Tone & Glow Coix Seed Extract Powder and Electrolyte Hydration Powder. Each recipe is crafted to help hydrate your skin, support your energy levels, and keep you glowing all holiday weekend—and all summer long.

Why Summer Hydration Matters for Your Skin

Hot weather, sun exposure, salty foods, and outdoor activities can all contribute to dehydration and dull skin. Dehydration doesn’t just make you thirsty—it impacts your skin’s elasticity, glow, and barrier function.

Symptoms of poor hydration and electrolyte imbalance:

• Dry, flaky skin

• Dull complexion

• Fatigue and low energy

• Muscle cramps and headaches

• Bloating (yes, dehydration can cause water retention!)

By focusing on internal hydration, antioxidant support, and electrolyte balance, you can help your skin look and feel its best—even during holiday BBQs and long days outdoors.

Star Ingredients: 

✨ Tone & Glow (Coix Seed Extract Powder)

• Known as a Japanese beauty superfood

• Supports skin hydration, reduces inflammation, and promotes clear, radiant skin

• Slightly nutty, smooth flavor—perfect for creamy or coconut-based drinks

• Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties

✨ Electrolyte Hydration Powder

• Rich in sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium

• Natural citrus-grapefruit flavor

• Replenishes lost electrolytes and supports energy, especially during heat or exercise

• Sugar-free and free from artificial colors or sweeteners

4 Summer Glow Mocktail Recipes

🍓 1. Coix & Berry Glow Cooler (Tone & Glow)

Flavor Profile: Nutty, slightly earthy with a bright berry finish

Benefits:

• Hydrates from within

• Antioxidant-rich for skin repair

• Supports inflammation balance

Ingredients:

• 1 sachet of Tone & Glow

• 1/2 cup cold coconut water

• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine Tone & Glow, coconut water, almond milk, and berries.

2. Squeeze in the lemon juice.

3. Blend until smooth.

4. Pour over ice. Garnish with fresh mint and a few extra berries.

🥥 2. Coconut Coix Skin Cream (Tone & Glow)

Flavor Profile: Creamy, nutty, slightly sweet

Benefits:

• Deep hydration for skin

• Provides skin-loving healthy fats

• Perfect for sipping during sunset

Ingredients:

• 1 sachet Tone & Glow

• 3/4 cup coconut milk (light or full fat, depending on preference)

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

• Dash of cinnamon

• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. In a shaker or jar, mix Tone & Glow with coconut milk until fully dissolved.

2. Add sweetener and cinnamon.

3. Shake well.

4. Serve over ice with a cinnamon stick garnish.

🍊 3. Citrus Energy Refresher (Electrolyte Hydration Powder)

Flavor Profile: Bright, citrusy, lightly salty like a clean sports drink upgrade

Benefits:

• Replenishes electrolytes

• Helps prevent dehydration and muscle cramps

• Boosts energy naturally

Ingredients:

• 1 sachet Electrolyte Hydration Powder

• 1/2 cup cold sparkling water

• 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh-squeezed if possible)

• 2–3 thin slices of fresh grapefruit

• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Dissolve Electrolyte Hydration Powder in orange juice and sparkling water.

2. Add grapefruit slices.

3. Stir gently and pour over ice.

4. Optional: Rim glass with sea salt for a fun summer twist.

🍋 4. Grapefruit & Mint Hydration Fizz (Electrolyte Hydration Powder)

Flavor Profile: Tart, citrus-forward, with cooling mint

Benefits:

• Delivers essential electrolytes

• Refreshing and energizing

• Supports skin moisture levels

Ingredients:

• 1 sachet Electrolyte Hydration Powder

• 3/4 cup cold water

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• 4–5 fresh mint leaves

• Ice cubes

• Optional: Splash of club soda for fizz

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint leaves at the bottom of your glass.

2. Mix Electrolyte Hydration Powder with cold water and lime juice.

3. Pour over ice and mint.

4. Top with club soda if desired.

5. Garnish with extra mint and a lime wedge.

Make It a Ritual: Sipping Your Way to Summer Glow

These drinks aren’t just delicious—they’re part of a holistic, beauty-from-within routine. By nourishing your body with skin-hydrating, electrolyte-replenishing, and antioxidant-rich ingredients, you’re helping your skin stay plump, energized, and radiant—even in the heat.

Tips to maximize benefits:

• Sip Tone & Glow-based drinks in the morning or as an afternoon skin boost

• Enjoy Electrolyte Hydration mocktails pre- or post-outdoor activity

• Pair your drinks with hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumbers, and leafy greens

• Practice sun-safe habits (SPF, hats, shade breaks)

And most importantly… celebrate yourself—this summer and always.