Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Spirit | not in our table | 0 |
| 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
- 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
Directions
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.