Original Gatorade

This is the formula for the original Gatorade created in 1965 by Dr. Robert Cade for the Florida Gators football team. It is described as a ‘salty lemonade’, and is very refreshing after any physical exercise.

• ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min
• 🍽️ Servings: X2

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water
• 1/4 tsp Table salt
• 1/4 tsp Salt substitute (NuSalt or NoSalt)
• 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• Juice of 1 Lemon

Directions

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl or mason jar.
2. Add water and lemon juice.
3. Mix until solids are desolved.
4. Bottle in 2 cup portions and serve chilled.

Contributor(s)

• Clockworkhobo