Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Oil | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| 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
- 6 drops orange 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
- ½ cup (120 mL) carrot powder OR a mixture of 24 drops of red food coloring and 24 drops of yellow food coloring
- 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 carrot powder or coloring, 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.