Directions
- 1Peel 2 whole lemons fully.
- 2Peel 2 whole limes fully.
- 3Peel 3 whole oranges fully.
- 4Cover all the fruit peels with sugar in a bowl.
- 5Cover the bowl with a lid and let it sit overnight to create an oleo saccharum, which draws out citrus oils.
- 6Juice the exact citrus fruits that you just peeled.
- 7Strain the fresh juice into a mason jar.
- 8After about 48 hours, combine the strained citrus juice with the oleo saccharum.
- 9Stir the mixture well to incorporate everything.
- 10Strain out all the solids from the mix to get a smooth liquid.
- 11Add ice to a glass.
- 12Pour approximately 5 ounces of club soda into the glass with ice.
- 13Add 1 ounce of the homemade Mountain Dew mix to the glass.
- 14Stir the drink well with a straw.
- 15Serve and enjoy your homemade Mountain Dew.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 2 limes
- 3 oranges
- sugar
- 5 oz Club Soda
- 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
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