15 Best Drink Mixers for Your Greens Powder (Yes, Even Beer Made the List)
It’s Time to Rethink Your Greens
Let’s bust the myth right now: greens powder doesn’t have to taste like dirt.
With the right mixer, it can actually be delicious, refreshing, and even crave-worthy. Whether you're a wellness vet or just getting started with greens, the key is knowing what to pair it with.
So we ran a little experiment.
🧪 The Taste Test: Our Process
To get real about what works (and what doesn’t), we tested our favorite greens powder with 15 different mixers, from healthy staples to surprising curveballs like beer and coffee.
Here’s how we did it:
- ✅ Same powder, every time. We used Live it Up’s Super Greens (original mint flavor) because it checks every box. It’s made from the best ingredients from the best sources. Check out our comparison of 18 of the top greens powders
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- ✅ Consistent ratio. 1/3 scoop of greens + 3 oz of each mixer
- ✅ Taste scoring. Each mixer was rated on taste, texture, and how well it masked or complemented the greens.
- ✅ Real-life conditions. No fancy equipment — just a cup, a spoon to mix, and a blender for the smoothie
The Line up (from left to right in image)
- Cold Brew coffee (Stök)
- Kombucha (Health-ade)
- Orange juice (Simply)
- Lemonade (Simply)
- Apple Juice (Honest Kids)
- Milk (Fairlife)
- Chocolate Milk (Trader Joes)
- Protein Shake (Milk, Bananas, Vanilla Whey Protein)
- Herbal Tea (Celestial)
- Fruit Smoothie (Banana, Strawberry)
- Water
- Sparkling Water (Kirkland / Costco)
- Coconut Water (Kirkland / Costco)
- Light Beer (Hardywood Richmond Lager)
- IPA (Hardywood Tropication Juicy IPA)
☕️ Cold Brew Coffee
(Stök)
- Taste Score: 7.5/10
- Blend Rating: Medium froth, smooth sip
- Why it works: Bitterness complements the minty greens. Surprisingly energizing.
🍵 Kombucha
(Health-Ade)
- Taste Score: 7/10
- Blend Rating: Light fizz, well-balanced
- Why it works: Tangy, fizzy, probiotic-rich — pairs well with mint and adds a functional punch.
🍊 Orange Juice
(Simply)
- Taste Score: 8/10
- Blend Rating: Smooth and cohesive
- Why it works: Sweet citrus flavor fully masks the greens. Tastes like a healthy orange creamsicle.
🍋 Lemonade
(Simply)
- Taste Score: 8.5/10
- Blend Rating: Crisp, slightly foamy
- Why it works: Tart and refreshing. The zing of lemon plays nicely with the mint.
🍏 Apple Juice
(Honest Kids)
- Taste Score: 7.5/10
- Blend Rating: Mildly mixed, no clumps
- Why it works: Sweet, mellow, and familiar. Doesn’t overpower but softens the greens.
🐄 Milk
(Fairlife)
- Taste Score: 9/10
- Blend Rating: Creamy and even
- Why it works: The creamy taste was surprisingly delightful. Live it Up added a nice touch of sweetness.
🍫 Chocolate Milk
(Trader Joe's)
- Taste Score: 6.5/10
- Blend Rating: Smooth but unusual
- Why it works: Chocolate and mint can go well together, but this combo was a bit strange for me.
🏋️♂️ Protein Shake
(Milk, Bananas, Vanilla Whey Protein)
- Taste Score: 9.5/10
- Blend Rating: Thick and flawless
- Why it works: The Vanilla was the right choice in terms of protein. Rich, smooth, and filling. This is post-workout dessert if you have time to make it
🌿 Herbal Tea
(Celestial)
- Taste Score: 5.5/10
- Blend Rating: Balanced
- Why it works: The flavor was light and refreshing. I used a peppermint tea, but the combo wasn't necessarily my cup of tea if you catch my drift.
🍌 Fruit Smoothie
(Banana + Strawberry)
- Taste Score: 10/10
- Blend Rating: Ultra creamy and well-hidden
- Why it works: Sweet, thick, and delicious. You’d never know greens were in there.
💧 Water
- Taste Score: 7/10
- Blend Rating: Thin compared to others mixes, but Live it Up mixes well.
- Why it works: Perfect mix to drink your greens on the go. Lower score because how can I compare water to a fruit smoothie?
💦 Lime Sparkling Water
(Kirkland)
- Taste Score: 6.5/10
- Blend Rating: Slight fizz, light blend
- Why it works: Bubbles make it interesting, but I’d prefer still water.
🌴 Coconut Water
(Kirkland)
- Taste Score: 9/10
- Blend Rating: Smooth, subtle fizz
- Why it works: Naturally sweet and hydrating. The tropical vibe complements the greens well.
🍺 Light Beer
(Hardywood - Richmond Lager)
- Taste Score: 6/10
- Blend Rating: Light and foamy
- Why it works: Surprisingly solid. Refreshing and light enough to not clash too hard with the greens. More of a novelty than a go-to.
🍻 IPA
(Hardywood Tropication Juicy IPA)
- Taste Score: 4.5/10
- Blend Rating: Uneven and bitter
- Why it works: Okay, this kind of doesn’t. The bitterness of the IPA and the greens flavor fought each other. Only for the brave.
🍼 Final Sip:
Greens powder doesn’t have to be boring or bitter. With the right mixer, it can be a surprisingly enjoyable part of your daily routine — even something you look forward to.
From smoothies to sparkling water, cold brew to kombucha, the options are endless. And if you ever try it with an IPA... let us know. You deserve a medal (or at least a high five).