Mountain Dew Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of carbonated water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Once dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool.
- 2
Mix the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled syrup with the remaining carbonated water (3 cups), lemon juice, lime juice, citric acid, and caffeine powder. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
Flavoring
- 3
Add Flavorings
Add the orange extract, natural lemon-lime flavoring, and green food coloring to the mixture. Stir until all flavorings are well combined and the color is uniform.
