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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

ServingsServes 5Original: Serves 5
  • 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

Method 4 steps

  1. Combine the spirit or gum arabic water and oils together in a small cup, mixing well. Set aside.

  2. Transfer this mixture into a larger container.

  3. Put the citric acid, water, and white sugar into the container. Stir well.

  4. To make the finished soda, combine 1 volume of syrup with 5 volumes of carbonated water.

Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)