NOTE:
As long as you keep the same water:salt:sugar ratio any of these recipes should work for people > 12 years old.
WEBMD VERSION:
Search webmd.com for “rehydration drinks”. They warn not to give this drink to children under 12. They recommend:
- 1 quart water
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 6 teaspoons sugar
RECIPE #1:
- 6 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 liter (or 4.2 cups) of filtered drinking water
RECIPE #2 (Favorite):
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 3 1/2 cold cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Jello gelatin powder/mix, any flavor (cherry)
Mix salt, sugar and gelatin in hot water then add cold water.
RECIPE #3:
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 packet unsweetened Kool-Aid
RECIPE #4:
- 2 Quarts Boiled Water
- 7 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Kool-Aid mix
Dissolve together, cool, refrigerate.
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