Homemade Gatorade

Ahhhhhh, the sun is shining and the tempurature is rising! Summer is just around the corner!
In our house, when the weather starts warming up, I get lots of requests for Gatorade. The hubster can go through up to a gallon a day at work, and the boys can drink ALOT too. Even if I buy the powdered Gatorade and mix it at home, it can get really pricey! Now, those who know me know that I am a total frugalista. I HATE paying more than I have to for anything. So, I was super stoked when a friend quietly slipped me this recipe one sunny, summer afternoon. And I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical. I thought there was no way I could slip a homemade version of Gatorade into my husbands giant water jug without him noticing. Well, a week after I started serving it to him, I was convinced...he never noticed the switch! And once I told him about it, he was excited about the fact that he could choose his own flavors and customize his gatorade! So here it is, if your skeptical, go ahead and mix up this homemade version and you'll never miss the old, expensive stuff!

Homemade Gatorade
2 envelopes of kool-aid (Do not substitute ready mix kool-aid, it has to be the sugar free packets)
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of orange juice
4 Quarts of water

Add all together, mix well and chill. Makes about 1 gallon and tastes just like real bottled gatorade for a fraction of the cost. And you can combine flavor combinations by combining different kool-aids if you're feeling a little frisky!
Enjoy!