Soda Recipe
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Ingredients
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Drinks - Syrup Base
Drinks - Flavorings
Drinks - To Serve
Method
Drinks - Syrup Base
- 1
Make simple syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 2
Chill syrup
Transfer the cooled syrup to a container and refrigerate until cold, at least 15 minutes.
Drinks - Flavorings
- 3
Flavor the syrup
Stir in 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1/3 cup lime juice into the cooled syrup. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Mix well.
Drinks - To Serve
- 4
Assemble the soda
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup with 4 cups chilled carbonated water in a 1:4 syrup-to-water ratio. Stir gently to preserve fizz.
- 5
