Red Bull Recipe

Inspired by Ton's Downtown Lafayette

Time15m

Serves2

ENERGY DRINK. Violizes body and mind.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

7/8 cup (200 ml) Carbonated water

1.06 oz (30 g) High Fructose Corn Syrup

1 tsp Citric acid

0.04 oz (1000 mg) Taurine

Flavoring Ingredients

0 oz (80 mg) caffeine

0 oz (20 mg) Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

0 oz (2 mg) Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6)

0 oz (1.3 mg) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

2 3/8 µg Vitamin B12

1.01 tsp (5 ml) Natural and Artificial Flavors

1/8 tsp (0.5 ml) Coloring (Caramel Color)

Optional Ingredients

2.03 tsp (10 ml) ReaLemon lemon juice

5 units Mint leaves

Method

Preparation

Mix the Base Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, and taurine. Stir gently to avoid losing carbonation.

Add Flavoring Ingredients

Once the base ingredients are well mixed, add the caffeine, niacinamide, pyridoxine HCl, riboflavin, vitamin B12, natural and artificial flavors, and caramel color. Stir until fully integrated.

Final Touches

Optional Flavor Additions

If desired, add fresh lemon juice for a citrus twist and muddle mint leaves into the drink for added freshness.

Serve

Pour the final mixture into a glass filled with ice. Enjoy your homemade energy drink!