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CopyCat Gatorade

CopyCat Gatorade

Cuisine:World

Course:Other

5m prep 0s cook 5m ready

A homemade electrolyte drink made with Kool-Aid, sugar, salt, and orange juice. It's a refreshing copycat version of a popular sports beverage, perfect for hot summer days.

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Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 pack unsweetened Kool Aid (any flavor)
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teas. salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

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  1. Step 1.

    In a large glass or pitcher, combine the electrolyte replacement ingredients and stir or whisk together until the mixture is fully dissolved and evenly blended.

  2. Step 2.

    Serve the electrolyte drink chilled or over ice, and stir again just before drinking if any ingredients have settled. This mixture matches the electrolyte replacement found in many popular drinks on the market and is especially refreshing on a hot summer day.

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