The first 4 years I just drank it with water as a shot and followed with a glass of water. Now I have gotten sloppy and add some stevia.
I don't like work so would never fill all these capsules. I used to put 2-3tsp ES in a little bit of hot water, dissolve it, add some cold water and throw it in the back of my throat. I always drink either room temperature or warm water I find it goes down much faster, but then I don't like cold, never use icecubes.