Myself personally, I’d probably just try and copy the Skratch Formula, with is all citrate based, as a baseline. However there is probably some room to experiment and see what works for you.
There are some other factors to consider to:
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Length of ride - short 1 hour ride it probably doesn’t really matter what you have in the bottle but as the duration and intensity ramp up, the more critical the mix becomes. Heat can also be a big factor.
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Taste - you already mentioned this but can be a big factor
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How your stomach reacts
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Other sources of fuel. What are you eating during the ride and what is the composition of it is.