When I find myself experiencing a severe hangover, I turn to Aquarius. (Or in a pinch, Pocari Sweat). My favorite explanation of these Japanese drinks, from Yuri, at TripleLights blog:
“Aquarius and Pocari Sweat are more electrolytes and water than sugar and flavour as seen in most of Gatorades and Powerades. Aquarius allows for ease of hydration by coming as close to the contents of sweat as drink science can get.”