Homemade Mountain Dew

Make your own soda at home! This Homemade Mountain Dew is a fun, from-scratch version of the classic Mountain Dew flavors, made with fresh citrus! A delicious lemon-lime soda.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 86

Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ Cups Organic White Cane Sugar
¾ Cup Water
Zest & Juice of 1 Orange
Zest & Juice of 2 Lemons
Zest & Juice of 2 Limes
Juice of 2 Kiwis strained
6-10 Drops Natural Dye Green Food Coloring optional - use less if using regular dye

For Soda

1-2 Ounces Mountain Dew Syrup
Sparkling Water
Ice

Instructions

Zest and juice the citrus fruits directly into a small pot. Use a citrus reamer to juice the kiwis. Then strain into the pot. Add the sugar and water to the pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then cook at a simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool 30 minutes.
Strain the mixture and bottle. If desired, stir in the green food coloring.
For soda, pour 1-2 ounces of the Mountain Dew syrup over ice and top with sparkling water.

Notes

Yield: 2 cups syrup

Nutrition