Jun 09 2026
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Mountain Dew Recipe

Inspired by The Lemonade Stand Restaurant
Time30m
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Coloring and Carbonation

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Dissolve Sugar

    In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 1.5 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 2

    Add Citric Acid and Caffeine

    Once the sugar water has cooled, stir in the citric acid and caffeine until fully dissolved.

Flavoring

  1. 3

    Mix Flavorings

    In a separate bowl, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, orange flavoring, and natural flavoring. Stir well to blend the flavors.

  2. 4

    Combine Flavoring with Base

    Pour the flavor mixture into the cooled sugar base and stir until fully combined.

Final Steps

  1. 5

    Add Food Coloring

    Add a drop of food coloring to the mixture to achieve the desired color and mix well.

  2. 6

    Carbonate

    Slowly pour in the carbonated water to the mixture while stirring gently to maintain carbonation. Taste and adjust the sweetness or flavoring if needed.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Pour the Mountain Dew into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.

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