Fountain Drinks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Syrups for Fountain Drinks
Method
Syrup Preparation and Fountain Assembly
- 1
Prepare Cola Syrup Concentrate
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups water and 2 cups granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons caramel color, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add a pinch of citric acid if desired for balance. Allow to cool, then strain any solids and transfer to a bottle. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 2
Prepare Lemon-Lime Syrup Concentrate
In a saucepan, dissolve 2 cups sugar in 2 cups water over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice concentrate and 1/4 cup lime juice concentrate, plus 1/2 teaspoon citric acid. Cool, strain if needed, and refrigerate.
- 3
Prepare Ginger Syrup Concentrate
Combine 2 cups water and 1.5 cups sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then add 1/3 cup finely grated fresh ginger. Simmer 8–10 minutes, then strain. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness. Cool and refrigerate.
- 4
Prepare Vanilla Syrup Concentrate
Simmer 1 cup water with 0.5 cup sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Cool and refrigerate.
- 5
Prepare Pineapple Syrup Concentrate (optional)
Simmer 1.5 cups water and 0.75 cups sugar until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup pineapple juice concentrate and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cool and strain, then refrigerate.
- 6
Assemble Fountain Drinks
To serve, fill a glass with cold carbonated water (seltzer) to about 2/3 full. Add syrup to taste using the corresponding concentrate: start with approximately 1 ounce (30 ml) of Cola Syrup per 8-ounce (237 ml) cup, then taste and adjust. Stir gently and serve over ice. Repeat with Lemon-Lime, Ginger, Vanilla, or Pineapple syrups to create a variety of fountain beverages.
