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Santraginean Sea Water

Pure seawater bottled from the azure lagoons of Santraginus V. Famous for its restorative aromatic electrolytes and as the sacred second ingredient in the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster.

Item Specification: Santraginean Sea Water

Santraginean Sea Water

"Pour into it one measure of water from the seas of Santraginus V — Oh, that Santraginean sea water, it says. Oh those Santraginean fish!!!"

— The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Chapter 2

Santraginean Sea Water is a precious, naturally aromatic electrolytic fluid harvested exclusively from the pristine reef lagoons of Santraginus V.

The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Mandate

In Step Two of the sacred recipe for the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, the inventor Zaphod Beeblebrox insisted that no other aquatic substitute—whether melted comet ice from Oort or demineralized spring water from Betelgeuse—could properly balance the alcoholic fire of Ol' Janx Spirit.

The natural trace minerals and euphoric organic salts present in Santraginean seawater create a micro-catalytic reaction that prevents the subsequent addition of Arcturan Mega-gin from instantly stripping the lining off the drinker's esophagus.

Harvesting & Chemical Composition

  • Electrolytic Purity: Filtered through miles of volcanic marble coral reefs, the water contains zero toxic heavy metals and a balanced ratio of sodium, potassium, and magnesium salts.
  • The Heady Vapor: Bottles of authentic Santraginean seawater release a faint, sweet oceanic mist upon opening, immediately evoking the feeling of lying relaxed on an open tropical beach with a fresh towel.
  • Preservation Protocol: Must be stored in dark, insulated amber or borosilicate glass containers away from direct stellar radiation to maintain its organic mineral bouquet.

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