Sprite Recipe
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Make Sprite in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
Soda Base
Citrus & Flavor
Optional Finish & Garnish
Make Simple Citrus Syrup
1. Combine sugar and water
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup cold water.
2. Heat to dissolve
Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture comes just to a simmer (do not boil aggressively). This should take about 3–5 minutes.
3. Add zests
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lime zest. Let steep for 5–10 minutes to extract oils and aroma.
4. Strain and cool
Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof container to remove zest solids. Allow the simple citrus syrup to cool to room temperature (about 15–20 minutes), or chill in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
Assemble Sprite-style Soda
5. Measure carbonated water
Pour 4 cups (about 950 ml) of well-chilled carbonated water (club soda or seltzer) into a large pitcher. Keep it cold so it retains carbonation.
6. Add citrus syrup
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled simple citrus syrup to the carbonated water to start (this yields a lightly sweetened, bright soda). Taste and add up to 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) if you prefer sweeter soda. Stir gently with a long spoon to combine without losing too much carbonation.
7. Add fresh juices
Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust: add an extra teaspoon of lime or lemon juice if you want more tang.
8. Boost flavor (optional)
If using, add 1 teaspoon lemon-lime or clear citrus extract to amplify the familiar 'Sprite' flavor. Mix gently.
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