I've always had trouble with drinking enough on the bike to stay hydrated, which means that I can spend hours or even days trying to "catch up", even after short commutes. I need to set a timer or something to remind me to drink on the bike.

But what about off the bike? I'm not real keen on using Vitalyte/Gatorade/etc. if I don't need the carbs for energy- too much sugar. I've tried Camelbak Elixir (yummy, but very fizzy) and Nuun (berry flavor- blech).

What works for you when you feel like you just can't get and stay hydrated?