When I was at law enforcement training academy in southern Georgia (many moons ago), they would mix that stuff up in huge Igloo containers at the gym. What are they, 15 gallons or so? We got so used to drinking it during workouts that, anytime I bought a regular Gatorade, IT tasted nasty!

I guess it's all a frame of mind and what you get used to. If you stop buying the "good" stuff, the powdered stuff will probably suit your tastes before long.