i couldnt be bothered dropping it all into the water and dissolving it so i just took mouthfull of water then dropped the creatine in and swallowed. and repeated.
I 've had to take creatine like that before-- just tastes grainy in your mouth. As long as you flush it down with water. Sure it works with some dextrose or in a protein shake, but as a last resort, do the shot.