Soft Drink Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Dissolve Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves to form a simple syrup.
- 2
Add Citric Acid and Flavoring
Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 tsp of citric acid and 1 tsp of your chosen natural flavoring until well combined.
- 3
Cool the Syrup
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature. This may take about 10-15 minutes.
Mixing
- 4
Combine with Carbonated Water
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup with 2 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to mix without losing carbonation.
- 5
Adjust Flavor and Color (Optional)
If desired, add 2 drops of food coloring for visual appeal. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more syrup or citric acid if needed.
Serving
- 6
Serve Cold
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the soft drink over the ice, and garnish with fresh fruit slices if desired. Enjoy your homemade soft drink!