It’s Sunday morning. You’re waking up confused about why the universe is punishing you for a night of drinking with friends. You might shuffle around your apartment looking for the best drink for your hangover, but water won’t cut it (even though you should definitely drink water to combat more than just your dry mouth). 

So what is the best drink for a hangover? Well, even though you’re not going to be super active with a hangover, it’s well-known wisdom that sports drinks are reliable hangover remedies. There’s something poetic about waking up feeling like a Floridian linebacker has body-slammed you and knowing that you’ve both been drinking the best electrolyte drink for a hangover.

We’ll get to the point since looking at your screen is probably making the floor spin. Read on for our list of the best things to drink for hangovers.

1. Gatorade Fruit Punch 20oz Btl

Leaves you with a red mouth and all those different minerals you need after working out or just sitting around all day nursing a hangover — a small price to pay for getting to drink the nectar of the gods.

$2.29

2. Morning Recovery Lemon Drink 3.4oz

Take one dose before your first drink. This proprietary blend of electrolytes and more helps you hydrate and feel good the next morning. Try it with your favorite drinks: wine, beer, distilled spirits, and cocktails. 

$6.99

3. No Days Wasted DHM Detox Hydration Recovery Hangover Pills 5pk

Designed for when you drink and celebrate. Fight off the effects of alcohol, so you wake up feeling better the next day. Herbal, vegan, and backed by science using the power of DHM. Take one or two packets during your evening and get back to doing what you love the next day.

$15.99

4. HFactor Water 11oz

The science nerd in you might appreciate that this water isn’t your average water — it’s water infused with hydrogen that increases athletic performance, reduces inflammation, and delivers much-needed antioxidants after a workout. It also replenishes what you lost during your big night out.

$3.29

5. AKALO Vitamin B1 Hangover Patches 2pk

AKALO B1 patches provide continuous, slow-release delivery of vitamin B1 to your body, delivering up to 10 times longer than pills can. Vitamin B1 is a key ingredient in efficiently processing carbohydrates and alcohol. Wear before drinking or flying and leave on for 24 hours. Made from 100% organic vitamin B1 (thiamine) and medical-grade materials. Made in the United States in our FDA-inspected facility. Consult a doctor if pregnant or nursing.

$9.79

6. HFactor Tart Cherry Water 11oz

Have a taste for science? This is one of our best hydration drinks for hangovers. HFactor Tart Cherry is water infused with pure hydrogen and contains only three ingredients: pure water, pure hydrogen, and all-natural flavors.

$3.29

7. Juice Press Rehab Shot 2.5oz

How about one last shot to make up for last night? This is a spicy, immune-boosting, cleansing shot packed with organic ginger, lemon, and cayenne. You need your greens.

$4.49

8. Vita Coco Pressed Coconut Pineapple Water 16.9oz

This is your hangover's worst enemy. This tropical-flavored coconut water tastes great and rejuvenates. Let the beach come to you today.

$3.99

9. Morning Recovery Peach Hangover Drink 3.4oz

Take this tonight for when you drink. Engineered to outsmart rough mornings and help you stay sharp with liver-boosting dihydromyricetin (DHM), electrolytes, vitamin B complex, milk thistle, and more to supply your body. Consume while drinking or up to one hour after your last drink.

$5.99

10. CHEERS Restore Beverage 12 oz Can

This is a science-backed, zero sugar, gluten-free, vegetarian after-alcohol aid designed to support your liver and help you feel better the day after drinking, with the added benefit of rehydration. It’s lightly carbonated with a lemon-sherbet flavor and pairs well with alcohol. Take it while drinking or after your last drink. 

CHEERS products are designed to keep you healthy, whether you drink a little, a lot, or not at all. From supporting your liver to boosting immunity to helping you feel great after drinking, they got you covered.

$5.49

FAQ

What is the best alcoholic drink for a hangover?

While we may not be the source for medical advice, it’s safe to say that the hair of the dog is a placebo. While a bloody mary with extra pickle juice may give you a little euphoria over brunch, your blood alcohol level will eventually lead to the crash with the symptoms of a hangover.

You can, however, practice hangover prevention while drinking alcohol by consuming water. After every shot of tequila, cocktail, or pint, have a glass of water. It’s the best thing to drink for a hangover — and the cheapest. Your blood sugar levels will thank you. If you’re still going harder than a whole pitcher of water can wash down, consider adding extra help to the mix, like Morning Recovery’s hangover drink.  

What hangover gets rid of a hangover fast?

The best hangover cures come with the caveat that you’ll still be hungover. A hangover can be an excuse to stay in on Sunday, eat a plate of potatoes for the carbs or a dietitian-recommended banana for the potassium, and be deliciously miserable. But when there’s an emergency, and you need to be able to function quickly, you may need some over-the-counter pain relievers.

Remember that you want non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like Motrin and Advil, and not acetaminophens, like Tylenol. While the latter is great for relieving fever, combining it with alcohol can do a number on your liver. Ibuprofen will relieve your hangover symptoms much more safely.

What supplements help a hangover?

We know a lot of healthy food throws biochemical gobbledygook out to seem healthy. While many things can help your body, those benefits don’t have anything to do with your hangover. 

Vitamin C is great for your immune system but has nothing to do with curing yourself right now. So, save your lemon juice for a gin and tonic and drink some Gatorade instead for the amino acids. 

Another thing that can help your icky gut are probiotic cultures and digestive enzymes, both of which you’ll find swimming in a bottle of Lifeway low-fat Blueberry Kefir.