Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJosie's RestaurantDiet Mountain Dew Recipe

Diet Mountain Dew Recipe

Inspired by Josie's Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Make Diet Mountain Dew Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Sweeteners

Coloring

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Base Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of carbonated water, 0.5 tsp of citric acid, and 0.1 tsp of caffeine. Stir gently to mix well.

  2. 2

    Add Flavoring Ingredients

    To the mixture, add 1 tsp of natural and artificial flavor, 2 tbs of lemon juice, and 2 tbs of lime juice. Stir until all ingredients are fully combined.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Sweeteners

    Add 0.5 tsp of aspartame and 0.25 tsp of sucralose to the mixture. Stir again to ensure the sweeteners dissolve completely.

  4. 4

    Add Coloring

    Finally, add a single drop of yellow 5 food coloring to the mixture. Stir gently until the color is evenly distributed.

Final Steps

  1. 5

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving. Pour into glasses over ice and enjoy your homemade Diet Mountain Dew!

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