The Dry Glass About the project

Sport & movement

Make the drink
match the effort

Water, electrolyte drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks do not do the same job. Start with the activity, then read the actual serving size, carbohydrate, sodium, and stimulant information.

Start small. Add with purpose.
A premium editorial arrangement of water, an electrolyte tablet, a sports drink, running shoes, and a folded towel.
WaterElectrolytesSports drink

The label matters more than the category on the front

Label guide

Water, Electrolytes or a Sports Drink

A source-based way to distinguish three jobs without celebrity endorsements.

Label guide

Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks Are Different Jobs

A practical comparison of carbohydrate, sodium, caffeine, and serving size.

Label math

Read the Carbohydrate Concentration

The simple calculation behind a published sports-drink range.

Label guide

Serving Size Comes Before Sodium

Normalize the serving before comparing any sodium figure.

Social occasion

The Post-Activity Drink Is a Social Choice

Keep the social serve separate from individual recovery or performance claims.

The editorial promise

Useful before you buy

Every recommendation starts with a real task, shows its evidence, and keeps unknowns visible.

About the project