Diet Mountain Dew Recipe
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
Flavoring Ingredients
Sweeteners
Coloring
Method
Preparation
- 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
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
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
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
- 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!