Energy drinks are the driving force of sheer physical sports in modern times. Some may taste good, but some effective ones are not really a delight to have. One such drink came into focus when US soccer players took it to relieve cramps. Although the drink turned effective for the cause, players had a very different opinion about its taste.

This particular drink would have surely made them hate drinks for an entire lifetime. The reason being the drink was really unappetizing for their taste buds.

Cramps Resolved but the Taste Nearly Killed Them

Recently, U.S women soccer players, Alyssa Thompson and Michelle Cooper went viral after they had to go through the drink that resolves cramps. Invented by a Nobel prize winner, Rod MacKinnon, and his mate Bruce Bean,  the plant-based shot is really effective for treating the cause. However, the drink went viral after the players made an awkward face while having it.

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In the interview posted on cleveland.com, players when asked about the taste termed it as “so bad.” One question was asked to define it in words and Alyssa Thompson replied, “spicy.” Due to so many ingredients that could resolve the issues, sometimes it’s a compromise in taste.

Introduction of Concoctions in Sports

A concoction is a mixture of several ingredients that are blended together to deal with the particular type of problem. In this case, the concoction produced is called, “HotShot.” The specified drink had natural ingredients such as ginger juice, lime, some salt, and a special ingredient, “Capsaicin.” Chili peppers release heat because of this particular ingredient and this may be the reason the concoction has been termed as “HotShot.” It recharges the player and is an instant remedy for cramps, which was the case during Alyssa’s game as she was down on the field with her trainer helping her with stretching to get rid of the cramps.

After being Physically Exhausted on the Pitch, Soccer players Thompson and Cooper Needed a Recharge

Both Alyssa and Michelle took 1.7 ounces of the drink each after they were down in mid-game. Alyssa, the rookie from the Angel City, took the drink where they managed to end the game with a draw against the Houston Dash. Michelle Cooper, who plays for Kansas City Current and is still a rookie, had to go through the same experience when she consumed the “HotShot” in a game which her team won 2-1 against Orlando Pride. Michelle tweeted about this drink mentioning Alyssa and how fuming the whole experience was.

Brutal sports like boxing also uses some salts to revive the players after a sheer knockout and the trend of these concoctions has been in soccer as well. Taste may be a point to debate but there is no doubt about its effectiveness. Probably, efforts will be made to work on the taste part of it after this entire episode.

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