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