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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (22g) Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 48
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 163mg		6%
Potassium 0mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.4g		4%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 11.9g
Protein 0.0g		0%
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By: TommyGato
Jun 17, 2004

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.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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

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.

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From: Chef #430611

On Jan 15, 2007

My husband prefers the Gatorade "Rain" when we buy it at the store, so I have been using the measurements for the recipe as given but adding enough water to make a full gallon. It is very tasty, very close to the real thing, and we are saving at least $10.00 a week. I love this recipe!!!

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From: Chef #348145

On Sep 1, 2006

I tried this recipe with corn syrup and little bit more sugar than shown in the recipe.... and it actually turned out really really nice. I've been making a lot of this stuff lately. :D

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From: Houseblend

On Jan 16, 2007

Just as a thought: much design and testing goes in to Gatorade product. The original product is meant to hydrate by matching the osmolarity of the cells in your body, therefore maintaining proper hydration levels. A homemade version may or may not be able to serve the same purpose, and may actually throw off the balance of sodium and potassium. Just food for thought....

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From: Vino Girl

On Jul 20, 2004

I made this as written (using the listed ingredients, and not the alternates), and unfortunately nobody liked it. I am sorry to write a poor review - I do think this recipe is going in the right direction, but it needs some changes that I was unable to figure out.

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