Mountain Dew Recipe
My all-natural Mountain Dew recipe only needs 4 ingredients and gives you that iconic citrusy taste without the sickly sweetness or overly artificial aftertaste.
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Ingredients
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 3 Oranges
- 2 Limes
- 2 Lemons
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
Instructions
- Zest all the fruits into a large bowl and combine with the granulated sugar.
- Rub the zest into the sugar for 2 minutes or until the sugar turns pale yellow.
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the mixture. Gently stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Cut the zested fruit in half. Squeeze their juice into the bowl. Stir again.
- Cover the bowl with a lid and allow the mixture to steep at room temperature for 15 minutes or overnight for a deeper flavor.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve and pour into a clean bottle or jar. Your syrup is now ready. Store refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
- To serve, pour 1 to 3 tablespoon of Mountain Dew syrup (as desired) into a glass of ice and top with sparkling water.
Notes
- Don’t zest the white pith: If you catch the pitch while zesting, it will give your syrup a bitter aftertaste (and not the nostalgia-hitting citrusy tang we’re after).
- Don’t rush the steeping process: Yes, patience really makes a difference. The longer you steep, the more flavorful and fragrant your syrup will be.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking: You’re in control. Pour 1 tablespoon of Mountain Dew syrup into the drink to start with, then taste test and add more based on your preference!
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.1mg
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