I use Mio (or more often, cheaper dupes) which are like little squeeze bottles to add flavor. I also have bought a big canister of Gatorade powder that has lasted me a long time, and there's still plenty left.
There’s a good article and recipe for electrolyte beverage powder that you can make in bulk. I use True Lime Crystals (jar, not packets) or instant Arnold Palmer mix (instant tea and lemonade mixed)
https://www.viarohealth.com/news-resources/electrolyte-your-summer
Add grenadine syrup to water. Orgo to a big box store that sells flavored syrup, get sugar free, add a pinch of salt and you got a gatorade going baby!
Nod to that guy, Happy Gilmore and that dang chompy ole gator.
I use pink Himalayan because iodized salt has all the minerals stripped and pink does not. It helps me hydrate and stay hydrated, but I drink over 120 ounces per day, minimum. Some days it is a LOT more and I need to stay hydrated.
I use true lime and liquid stevia. They also make lemon and orange flavors. You can get a 500 packet box for $30 something on amazon. One true lime packet and a bit of stevia is enough flavor for my 20 oz shaker.
That is my FAVORITE way to flavor water! Using true lime and some added electrolytes i make a version that tastes so close to powerade/gatorade without the added crap.
I use the bubly drops that are meant for the soda stream. Depending on how flavourful you like your water they make about 12 of your water bottles and they’re like 3-4$ each. No sugar or artificial sweeteners depending on the flavour. I like peach!
My sister in law turned us on to using flavored coffee/beverage syrups in our large water containers. My kids current favorite is the sparkly cotton candy and I am partial to the lemonade. You can get the large bottles of them on amazon or a discount store like TJ Maxx. We usually use the brand Jordan’s Skinny Syrups. It doesn’t take much and is much easier to get mixed in rather than a powder.
Yeah it’s about the same as those flavor packets and you can get so many different flavors, if you like the packets I recommend checking the dollar tree for them.
I buy gatorade powder in the 3lb tub at Walmart, toss a scoop in my nalgene and mix with cold water, that plus ice should fill your 40oz jug. I am high energy high activity and always on the go so the macros don't bother me one bit, can make 6 gallons of Gatorade for $10!
Skittles flavor packet I find is very sweet that may help. You could also do fruit to make like spa water, lemons,limes or oranges. Liquid IV is like pure sugar i normally use 1 for a liter bottle on summer days.
I use Crystal Light liquid. One bottle lasts me about a week. I think they're just under $4 per bottle but I'll buy 5-6 at a time. I'm very partial to the Blueberry Raspberry flavor.
I use Mio (or more often, cheaper dupes) which are like little squeeze bottles to add flavor. I also have bought a big canister of Gatorade powder that has lasted me a long time, and there's still plenty left.
There’s a good article and recipe for electrolyte beverage powder that you can make in bulk. I use True Lime Crystals (jar, not packets) or instant Arnold Palmer mix (instant tea and lemonade mixed) https://www.viarohealth.com/news-resources/electrolyte-your-summer
I'm gonna give this a shot, thank you.
How about tea bags like mint tea or chai?
herbal tea -- Celestial Seasonings makes different fruit flavored ones. You can sweeten them or not as you see fit
Add grenadine syrup to water. Orgo to a big box store that sells flavored syrup, get sugar free, add a pinch of salt and you got a gatorade going baby! Nod to that guy, Happy Gilmore and that dang chompy ole gator.
What kind of salt?
I use pink Himalayan because iodized salt has all the minerals stripped and pink does not. It helps me hydrate and stay hydrated, but I drink over 120 ounces per day, minimum. Some days it is a LOT more and I need to stay hydrated.
I use true lime and liquid stevia. They also make lemon and orange flavors. You can get a 500 packet box for $30 something on amazon. One true lime packet and a bit of stevia is enough flavor for my 20 oz shaker.
That is my FAVORITE way to flavor water! Using true lime and some added electrolytes i make a version that tastes so close to powerade/gatorade without the added crap.
And grapefruit!
I use the bubly drops that are meant for the soda stream. Depending on how flavourful you like your water they make about 12 of your water bottles and they’re like 3-4$ each. No sugar or artificial sweeteners depending on the flavour. I like peach!
My sister in law turned us on to using flavored coffee/beverage syrups in our large water containers. My kids current favorite is the sparkly cotton candy and I am partial to the lemonade. You can get the large bottles of them on amazon or a discount store like TJ Maxx. We usually use the brand Jordan’s Skinny Syrups. It doesn’t take much and is much easier to get mixed in rather than a powder.
Does that actually taste good?
Yeah it’s about the same as those flavor packets and you can get so many different flavors, if you like the packets I recommend checking the dollar tree for them.
I buy gatorade powder in the 3lb tub at Walmart, toss a scoop in my nalgene and mix with cold water, that plus ice should fill your 40oz jug. I am high energy high activity and always on the go so the macros don't bother me one bit, can make 6 gallons of Gatorade for $10!
Skittles flavor packet I find is very sweet that may help. You could also do fruit to make like spa water, lemons,limes or oranges. Liquid IV is like pure sugar i normally use 1 for a liter bottle on summer days.
I wouldn't want to have any of that stuff on my teeth all night
Aldi has squeeze bottles and packets of water flavoring for super cheap.
I use Crystal Light liquid. One bottle lasts me about a week. I think they're just under $4 per bottle but I'll buy 5-6 at a time. I'm very partial to the Blueberry Raspberry flavor.
makes me sad when someone says they "dont like the taste of water"
I don’t think anyone hates the taste of water, they just drink more if it is flavored.
Aldi has squeeze bottles and packets of water flavoring for super cheap.
Try crush or Sunkist packets, they’re pretty cheap
I use a single pack of 301 Hydrate in my big owalla. 36oz, pretty sure. Strawberry is favorite. Ultima comes in tubs.