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Even accomplishments that feel small (i.e., running a little further than you did last week, exchanging that extra high five with a competitor, navigating a difficult day with grace) deserve a little celebration. Here's one of our favourite "drinkable" ways to raise glasses...from Skratch!

Pineapple + Orange Mimosas from Skratch - serves 4

• 250ml (1 cup) fresh orange juice
• 250ml (1 cup) pineapple juice
• 1 single serving pack of orange Skratch Sport Hydration Mix (OR 1 1/2 scoops from the 440g bag)
• 250ml (1 cup) champagne (or your favourite sparkling wine)
• 1 packet Skratch Labs Orange Sport Energy Chews (optional)

1. Mix the orange juice, pineapple juice and orange Skratch together with a whisk to be sure its well combined.
2. Split the juice mixture evenly between four champagne flutes. Top with champagne.
3. Serve each glass topped with two skewered orange Sport Energy Chews and enjoy!

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