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Lemon-Lime Soda II
Lemon-lime soda is a carbonated beverage flavored similarly to lemon- and limeade. This recipe is from Vintage American Cocktails & Sodas.
Ingredients
- lemon oil3 drop
- lime oil3 drop
- unflavored spirit or gum arabic and water, 5 mL; 150+ proof (at least 75% ABV); alternatively 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) gum arabic mixed with 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) water1 tsp
- citric acid, 5 mL1 tsp
- water, 20 mL4 tsp
- water, 200 mL6 2/3 oz
- white sugar, 360 mL1 1/2 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
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.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)