Mountain Dew Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Sugar Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar and 4 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- 2
Add Citric Acid and Caffeine
Once the sugar is dissolved, add 1 tablespoon of citric acid and 1 teaspoon of caffeine powder to the syrup. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Cool the Syrup
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- 4
Combine with Soda
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup with 2 cups of lemon-lime flavored soda. Stir gently to mix.
- 5
Add Coloring and Flavoring
Add 1 teaspoon of green food coloring and 1 teaspoon of natural flavoring (like orange or lime) to the mixture. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- 6
Serve
Pour the homemade Mountain Dew into glasses over ice and enjoy your refreshing drink!