The problem with Gatorade (and drinks like it) is that it uses SUGAR as its main source of fuel. Drinks like Cytomax use maltodextrin. Gatorade is a thirst quencher, not an endurance drink. That's why they came up with Gatorade Endurance (I think it only comes in the gross lemon-line flavor). Now, don't get me wrong. In HS wrestling, all we had was Gatorade, LL or orange flavor.

I use Cyto grape ... which doesn't really taste like grape to me. I don't really care for any of the Cyto flavors but it does work better than Gatorade (for me) and I don't have a problem with it "coming up". Here's how I mix it:

8 scoops (enough to make 1 gallon)
3 T table sugar
1 t salt
1/2 t salt substitute
1 packet Kool Aid unsweetened (I use Berry Blue)

Kool Aid increases the "yum" factor. Kool Aid unsweetened is so tart it'll curdle your tongue so you have to add sweeteners. 3T sugar plus the sweetness in Cyto is enough. The salt and salt substitute adds more sodium and potassium to the mix. I use 3.5 T per 24 oz bottle

Now, depending on the the ride, I also add 2-4 T of pure maltodextrin powder.
The second bottle is ALWAYS plain water which I use to rinse after drinking the Cyto mix.

I know the formulation works because on an 80+ route, I used to use 2 Clif Bars, 1 Fig Newton package plus 2-3 bottles. Now, I use 1 Clif Bar so the extra Malto in the Cyto is compensating.

Best.