Mountain Dew Recipe
Make Mountain Dew Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Coloring
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mix Base Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the carbonated water and high fructose corn syrup. Stir gently until the syrup is fully dissolved into the water.
- 2
Add Citric Acid and Caffeine
Sprinkle the citric acid and caffeine into the mixture. Stir well to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
- 3
Incorporate Natural Flavors
Add the natural flavors to the mixture and stir thoroughly to blend all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Coloring
Carefully add the Yellow 5 food coloring to the mixture. Stir gently until the color is uniform.
Serving
- 5
Serve Chilled
Pour the prepared Mountain Dew into a glass filled with ice cubes. Optionally, garnish with a lime wedge for added flavor.