Disclosed is an ingestible insect repellent composition and method utilizing a mixture of vitamins and extracts of lemon, coffee and/or peppermint as active insect deterrent. The composition may be diluted for easier intake into water, juices, milk, soda, mixed drinks and other beverages. Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may include creating a premix capable of providing up to 100% of the suggested daily intake of specific Vitamin when diluted in any appropriate beverage. Exemplary embodiments may be utilized to repel insects for hours after ingestion in both humans and animals. The exemplary embodiments may provide this repellant without the harmful effects of other chemicals and repellants.
