Mountain Dew Recipe

Time30m

Serves8

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Syrup Base
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 2 cups of sugar over medium heat.
2
Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, forming a syrup.
3
Add 1 tsp of citric acid and stir until fully incorporated.
4
Mix in 1 tsp of natural lemon and lime flavors. If using extracts, ensure they are food grade.
5
Finally, add 0.1 tsp of caffeine and 2 drops of green food coloring, stirring well to combine.
6
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool completely.

7
Combine Syrup and Carbonated Water
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup with 4 cups of carbonated water.
8
Stir gently to mix the syrup and carbonated water without losing carbonation.

9
Serve Chilled
Pour the Mountain Dew into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.