Soft Drinks Recipe
(Free Refills) (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mt. Dew, Root Beer, Ginger Ale, or Lemonade)
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Ingredients
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Soft Drinks (single serving)
Lemonade (single serving, if chosen)
Method
Soft Drinks (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mt. Dew, Root Beer, Ginger Ale)
- 1
Select the desired soft drink from the available varieties (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mt. Dew, Root Beer, Ginger Ale).
- 2
Chill the beverage beforehand or use a cold bottle/can. If using a fountain dispenser, ensure the fountain nozzle and cup are clean and that the syrup and carbonated water lines are properly chilled and functioning.
- 3
Fill a 16 oz serving cup about three-quarters full with ice (approximately 6 ice cubes).
- 4
Pour 12 fl oz of the selected carbonated soft drink into the cup over the ice. If using a fountain dispenser, dispense slowly to reduce foaming and stop when near the top to avoid overflow.
- 5
If desired (especially with Sierra Mist or Ginger Ale), garnish with a lemon wedge: run the wedge around the rim and drop it into the cup.
- 6
Insert a straw if using and serve immediately. Offer free refills as appropriate.
Lemonade (if chosen)
- 7
If using pre-made or fountain lemonade, chill and follow the soft drink steps above: fill a 16 oz cup three-quarters with ice (about 6 cubes) and pour 12 fl oz of chilled lemonade over the ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
- 8
To make fresh lemonade (single serving)
Combine 1.5 fl oz fresh lemon juice and 1.5 fl oz simple syrup in a mixing glass or shaker. Add 8 fl oz cold water and stir or gently shake to combine. Fill a 16 oz serving cup three-quarters full with ice (about 6 cubes), pour the lemonade over the ice, garnish with a lemon slice, insert a straw if desired, and serve immediately.