Homemade Mountain Dew

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. 2Once the sugar dissolves, let the simple syrup cool.
  3. 3Pour the cooled simple syrup into a measuring cup or any jar.
  4. 4Add 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice into the simple syrup.
  5. 5Add 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice to the syrup.
  6. 6Add 3 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate.
  7. 7Give the mixture a stir.
  8. 8Optionally, add citric acid to the mixture.
  9. 9Store the concentrate in the fridge.
  10. 10To serve, top with sparkling water.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp orange juice concentrate
  • sparkling water
  • 1 pinch citric acid
  • 1 drop green food coloring

Equipment

measuring cupjar

Tips

  • Adding citric acid is optional.
  • Adding green food coloring is optional.
  • You can use bottled lemon juice if needed.
  • Pour 2-4 tbsp over ice and top with sparkling water.