Homemade Gatorade

HOMEMADE GATORADE

INGREDIENTSNutrition

  • 1(1/4 ounce) envelope unsweetened flavored drink mix (enough for 2 quarts)
  • 12teaspoon table salt(sodium chloride)
  • 14teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride; eg. Morton Salt Substitute)
  • 14cup sugar
  • 14cup granular fructose(can substitute 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs. corn syrup)
  • 12teaspoon citric acid (can substitute 2 tbs. lemon juice)
  • water, to make 2 quarts

DIRECTIONS

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