My latest incredible culinary invention. Am I going to be RICH?

@TheHorse (218823)

Walnut Creek, California

November 29, 2019 8:21pm CST

I love Gatorade. At many gas stations here, you can buy two "large" bottles for $3.00 (or sometimes $3.33) or so. A bottle of Gatorade is perfect four a four mile hike. Or general hydration if you're cycling or drinking wine. But what it if I don't feel like driving to my local gas station? Or am just heading to work? Simple! Fill a Gatorade container up with water and add a bit of maple syrup and lime juice. It tastes like Gatorade and provides the same amount of hydration. What do you take with you when you go hiking?

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@Alexandoy (65308)

• Cainta, Philippines

30 Nov 19

When I am hiking, plain water that is cold is the best for me.

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@Alexandoy (65308)

• Cainta, Philippines

30 Nov 19

@TheHorse Gatorade is common for bikers here. They say that they need that for hydration since they expend so much energy and sweat.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

@Alexandoy I wonder if the extra ingredients in Gatorade really matter. I do sometimes take a dash of salt before I hike or cycle.

@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

Water is good. But I admit to liking the sodium and potassium that is in Gatorade.

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Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo

@Spontaneo (14700)

• United States

30 Nov 19

I don't go hiking. However, if you like the concoction, right? Sometimes, I use maple syrup in the iced coffee. But, I like lemon in plain water as opposed to lime.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

Maple syrup in iced coffee sounds good! And yes, a twist of lemon can work wonders with a nice cold glass of water.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Dec 19

@Spontaneo One never knows what will work best.

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Leiann Lynn Rose Spontaneo

@Spontaneo (14700)

• United States

30 Nov 19

@TheHorse Many years ago, I bought a small bag of fresh lime. I wanted to have fruit infused water in a water bottle with the lime. But, I just did not like.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

30 Nov 19

Sounds like you've got a winner right there! Doubt hubby would drink it though. He is a fan of Propel water. Spoiled rotten brat.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

2 Dec 19

@TheHorse made by the Gatorade company. It has electrolytes in it too. Sugar-free too.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 19

@ElusiveButterfly I like the taste of sugar!

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

What is Propel water? I hadn't heard of it!

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@marguicha (222999)

• Chile

30 Nov 19

Gatorade did not even exist when I could hike. We used water.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

Heh heh. Water is the most important ingredient in Gatorade.

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@marguicha (222999)

• Chile

30 Nov 19

@TheHorse But the money you have to pay is on the extras.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

@marguicha A touch of sugar and lime = Gatorade. Almost.

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@wolfgirl569 (106226)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Nov 19

Just water.

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@wolfgirl569 (106226)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Nov 19

@TheHorse I think you are becoming one

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

Water is the main ingredient. Am I a genius?

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

@wolfgirl569 Interesting that it all starts with water.

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@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

30 Nov 19

I never hike lol.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

Ain't there some good hiking trails down there in LA? I know there are in Santa Barbara.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 19

@JohnRoberts Probably so. I haven't hiked there.

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@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

30 Nov 19

@TheHorse I suppose there are in the Santa Monica mountains.

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@BarBaraPrz (47308)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

30 Nov 19

Your concoction needs a pinch of salt.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

Ah, I will try that!

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• United States

30 Nov 19

Water. Water. Water. It's just about all I drink. Pure water: no sweeteners, no artificial additives, no ingredients. Just pure water. To me, it's the best tasting drink of all. It's the best hydrator of all. I don't understand why people can't drink water without sweetening it up or flavoring it. Why does everything have to be sweet? Or flavored? It's confusing to me.I love water and drink about a gallon of it a day.

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@RasmaSandra (79833)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Nov 19

I have never had Gatorade and perhaps you should patent your new drink. Perhaps something clever like Hiking Power. I have never gone hiking,

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

I hike a lot around here. What we really need is water. Adding a bit of sugar and lemon makes said water more tasty.

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@noni1959 (10095)

• United States

30 Nov 19

My surgeon wants me to drink a lot of it. I like it with ice or I part freeze the bottle. I never tried the maple syrup way.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

I have made freezing Gatorade into a science. Maybe I'll do a post about it. My incredible wisdom must be shared.

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@noni1959 (10095)

• United States

1 Dec 19

@TheHorse Yes, you must share with us. I am to be drinking tons of the stuff and need your expertise to keep it from going boring.

@JESSY3236 (19949)

• United States

3 Dec 19

I don't hike. But I do drink Bai water or Sparkling Ice water, or Sobe lifewater.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 19

Gadorade and that dollar Green Tea are my main "store bought" beverages. But water with a hint of lemon...or my amazing invention...are both pretty good and cost-effective.

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@JESSY3236 (19949)

• United States

3 Dec 19

@TheHorse My fiance had make lemon water when he was sick one time.

@andriaperry (116936)

• Anniston, Alabama

30 Nov 19

water.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

That's the most important ingredient.

@LindaOHio (178568)

• United States

30 Nov 19

I don't go hiking; but I think you may have stumbled on a winner! Good job!

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

I can save myself a few bucks every month.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Nov 19

Just water when I go for a walk, no hiking in a long time.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

Water is good. Some of my hikes are glorified walks.

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@Starmaiden (9311)

• Canada

30 Nov 19

Water with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

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@TheHorse (218823)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Nov 19

And a touch of sugar and salt. Good.

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