Jul 14 2026

7up Recipe

Inspired by East Side Mario's
Time20m
Serves4

Soft drink with 240 calories.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing the Base

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the carbonated water and granulated sugar. Stir gently until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a sweet base for your drink.

  2. 2

    Adding Citrus Flavors

    Pour in the lemon juice and lime juice into the mixture. Stir well to combine the citrus flavors evenly throughout the drink base.

  3. 3

    Incorporating Natural Flavors

    Add the natural flavors to the mixture. This is typically a blend of citrus oils and other flavoring agents that give the drink its unique taste.

  4. 4

    Balancing the Flavor

    Stir in the citric acid and sodium benzoate. The citric acid adds a tangy taste while sodium benzoate acts as a preservative.

  5. 5

    Optional Caffeine Addition

    If desired, add the caffeine to the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.

Serving

  1. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Pour the prepared 7UP into chilled glasses over ice if preferred. Serve immediately for the best flavor experience.

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