Lemon-Lime Soda II

Name: Lemon-Lime Soda II
Ingredients: 3 drops lemon oil; 3 drops lime oil; 1 tsp (5 mL) 150+ proof unflavored spirit OR a mixture of ½ tsp (2.5 mL) gum arabic with ½ tsp (2.5 mL) water; 1 tsp (5 mL) citric acid; 4 tsp (20 mL) water; 6⅔ oz (200 mL) water; 1½ cups (360 mL) white sugar

Lemon-lime soda is a carbonated beverage flavored similarly to lemon- and limeade. This recipe is from Vintage American Cocktails & Sodas.

Category: Beverages · Serves 5

Ingredients

3 drops lemon oil
3 drops lime oil
1 tsp (5 mL) 150+ proof unflavored spirit OR a mixture of ½ tsp (2.5 mL) gum arabic with ½ tsp (2.5 mL) water
1 tsp (5 mL) citric acid
4 tsp (20 mL) water
6⅔ oz (200 mL) water
1½ cups (360 mL) white sugar

Instructions

Combine the spirit or gum arabic water and oils together in a small cup, mixing well. Set aside.
Transfer this mixture into a larger container.
Put the citric acid, water, and white sugar into the container. Stir well.
To make the finished soda, combine 1 volume of syrup with 5 volumes of carbonated water.

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