Mountain Dew from Scratch

2880 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel 2 whole lemons fully.
  2. 2Peel 2 whole lemons fully.
  3. 3Peel 2 whole lemons fully.
  4. 4Peel 2 whole limes fully.
  5. 5Peel 2 whole limes fully.
  6. 6Peel 2 whole limes fully.
  7. 7Peel 3 whole oranges fully.
  8. 8Peel 3 whole oranges fully.
  9. 9Peel 3 whole oranges fully.
  10. 10Cover all the fruit peels with sugar in a bowl.
  11. 11Cover all the fruit peels with sugar in a bowl.
  12. 12Cover all the fruit peels with sugar in a bowl.
  13. 13Cover the bowl with a lid and let it sit overnight to create an oleo saccharum, which draws out citrus oils.
  14. 14Cover the bowl with a lid and let it sit overnight to create an oleo saccharum, which draws out citrus oils.
  15. 15Cover the bowl with a lid and let it sit overnight to create an oleo saccharum, which draws out citrus oils.
  16. 16Juice the exact citrus fruits that you just peeled.
  17. 17Juice the exact citrus fruits that you just peeled.
  18. 18Juice the exact citrus fruits that you just peeled.
  19. 19Strain the fresh juice into a mason jar.
  20. 20Strain the fresh juice into a mason jar.
  21. 21Strain the fresh juice into a mason jar.
  22. 22After about 48 hours, combine the strained citrus juice with the oleo saccharum.
  23. 23After about 48 hours, combine the strained citrus juice with the oleo saccharum.
  24. 24After about 48 hours, combine the strained citrus juice with the oleo saccharum.
  25. 25Stir the mixture well to incorporate everything.
  26. 26Stir the mixture well to incorporate everything.
  27. 27Stir the mixture well to incorporate everything.
  28. 28Strain out all the solids from the mix to get a smooth liquid.
  29. 29Strain out all the solids from the mix to get a smooth liquid.
  30. 30Strain out all the solids from the mix to get a smooth liquid.
  31. 31Add ice to a glass.
  32. 32Add ice to a glass.
  33. 33Add ice to a glass.
  34. 34Pour approximately 5 ounces of club soda into the glass with ice.
  35. 35Pour approximately 5 ounces of club soda into the glass with ice.
  36. 36Pour approximately 5 ounces of club soda into the glass with ice.
  37. 37Add 1 ounce of the homemade Mountain Dew mix to the glass.
  38. 38Add 1 ounce of the homemade Mountain Dew mix to the glass.
  39. 39Add 1 ounce of the homemade Mountain Dew mix to the glass.
  40. 40Stir the drink well with a straw.
  41. 41Stir the drink well with a straw.
  42. 42Stir the drink well with a straw.
  43. 43Serve and enjoy your homemade Mountain Dew.
  44. 44Serve and enjoy your homemade Mountain Dew.
  45. 45Serve and enjoy your homemade Mountain Dew.

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 3 oranges
  • 3 oranges
  • 3 oranges
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • 5 oz Club Soda
  • 5 oz Club Soda
  • 5 oz Club Soda
  • 1 oz Mtn. Dew Mix
  • 1 oz Mtn. Dew Mix
  • 1 oz Mtn. Dew Mix

Equipment

peelerbowllidcitrus juicermason jarstrainerjiggerglassstrawspoon

Tips

  • Use anywhere from an ounce to an ounce and a half for every 5oz of club soda.
  • Make sure to shave all the fruit completely naked to get rid of all the hair.
  • Let the oleo saccharum sit overnight to draw out all the citrus oils effectively.
  • Straining the solids out of the mix is important for a smooth drink.
  • Combine the Mountain Dew mix with club soda and ice for serving