Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- ½ ea . lemon , zested in strips and juiced
- ½ ea. lime , zested in strips and juiced
- ½ ea. orange , zested in strips and juiced
- ½ cup (120 ml ) white sugar
- 30 mg caffeine (optional)
- Carbonated water , as needed
Directions
Combine the citrus zests and sugar, rubbing the sugar into the peels to extract the oils. Let this mixture rest in the fridge for 24 hours to infuse.
Combine the sugar-zest mixture with the citrus juices and caffeine. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and get a syrup .
Strain the syrup—this should yield approximately 5 oz (150 ml ) syrup.
To make the finished beverage, mix 1 volume of syrup with 5 volumes of carbonated water.