Mountain Dew Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Syrup
- 1
Make the Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves. Once dissolved, allow it to cool to room temperature.
Mixing the Drink
- 2
- 3
Add Flavorings
Add 1 tsp of orange extract, 1 tsp of lime extract, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
- 4
Add Color
Add 3 drops of yellow food coloring to achieve the desired color. Stir gently to distribute the color evenly.
- 5
Incorporate Carbonated Water
Slowly pour in 4 cups of carbonated water to the mixture, stirring gently to combine without losing carbonation.
- 6
Add Caffeine (optional)
If desired, add 0.1 grams of caffeine to the drink and stir well until fully incorporated.
Serving
- 7
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the drink for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve in glasses over ice for a refreshing beverage.