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Canned Soda Recipe

Inspired by S-A BBQ by Loco Local

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Canned Soda (single serving)

12 fl oz carbonated water (soda water)1 tbs sugar syrup (simple syrup, 1:1 ratio)1/2 tsp natural or artificial flavor concentrate (cola, lemon-lime, root beer, etc.)1 tsp caramel color (for cola; optional)1 tsp citric acid (for acidity / tartness)0 oz (25 mg) caffeine (optional, liquid or powdered food-grade)1 tsp preservative (optional, e.g., sodium benzoate solution)4 cubes ice (optional, for serving)1 piece lime or lemon wedge (optional garnish)

Method

Canned Soda (single serving)

Chill components

Ensure carbonated water is well chilled. Keep flavor concentrate, simple syrup, and any optional additives chilled as well to preserve carbonation when combined.

Prepare sweetener and flavor base

Combine the simple syrup (1 tbs) and flavor concentrate (0.5 tsp) in a small cup or measured pourer. If making a cola-style soda, add the caramel color (1 tsp) to this mixture and stir until uniform.

Add acidity and preservatives

Dissolve the citric acid (1 tsp) into the syrup-flavor mixture. If using a preservative such as a sodium benzoate solution, add it now (1 tsp). Stir until everything is dissolved and evenly distributed.

Measure caffeine (optional)

If adding caffeine, carefully measure the food-grade caffeine to 25 mg and dissolve it into the flavor-syrup mixture. If using a liquid caffeine solution, mix thoroughly. Note: skip this step if not desired.

Combine with carbonated water

Place a tall chilled can or glass at an angle and slowly pour the carbonated water (12 fl oz) into it. Very gently add the prepared flavor-syrup mixture down the side so it sinks in without excessive agitation. Stir once gently with a long spoon (one slow up-and-down stir) to combine without flattening the carbonation.

Finalize and serve

Add ice if desired (4 cubes) and garnish with a lemon or lime wedge. Serve immediately to retain maximum fizz. If packaging as a canned product, follow appropriate food-safety procedures and carbonation/filling protocols using commercial equipment — the above method describes single-serving, immediate consumption.