HOMEMADE GATORADE

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We Googled Gatorade after realizing how much the cost of this product adds up. This is the result of much trial and error. The envelopes with non Kool-Aid drink mixes (like Wylers) are usually more like Gatorade. Kool-Aid seems to have its own distinct flavor. I often double the recipe to make a gallon jug. Fructose and citric acid might require going to a good health food store or brewing supply co. but yield a product more like the original. It is very good with the substitutions mentioned if you like the lemon flavor.

Provided by TommyGato

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unsweetened flavored drink mix (enough for 2 quarts)
1/2 teaspoon table salt (sodium chloride)
1/4 teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride; eg. Morton Salt Substitute)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup granular fructose (can substitute 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs. corn syrup)
1/2 teaspoon citric acid (can substitute 2 tbs. lemon juice)
water, to make 2 quarts

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large pitcher or jug and stir or shake until well mixed.
  • Chill and keep refrigerated until used.
  • Note: Adjust sweetness to taste by adding (or in rare cases reducing) a little sugar since drink mixes can vary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.1, Sodium 163.4, Carbohydrate 12.4, Sugar 11.9

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