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Citrus-flavored energy drink

Citrus-flavored energy drink

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Discover this refreshing and invigorating citrus-based drink, perfect for a sunny day. It’s easy to prepare and is healthy.

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Recipe from SnappyDragonPennyroyal, Mazbel (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This citrus-flavored energy drink is a great way to stay refreshed on hot summer days. It’s refreshing and provides a small amount of caffeine for a little boost of energy. However, excessive caffeine consumption can be harmful, so be sure to stick to the recommended amounts.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting24 min
  • Total29 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$3.83 $0.96 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $2.54
  • $0.54
  • $0.13
  • $0.47

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash each piece of fruit. ≈ 2 min
  2. Remove the skins (but not the white part) from one side of each fruit: yellow lemon, lime, and orange. ≈ 3 min
  3. Mix the shells with the sugar. ≈ 4 min
  4. Place the peels in the refrigerator with the sugar for 24 hours.
  5. Repeat the procedure for the other half of the fruit. ≈ 3 min
  6. Mix the pulp mixture with the sugar, juice, and caffeine. Stir well. ≈ 4 min
  7. Mix everything together. ≈ 4 min
  8. Prepare this energy drink by mixing one part syrup with five parts sparkling water. Use sparkling water from a soda fountain or a specific brand of sparkling water. Avoid using mineral water, as the minerals would alter the taste. Also, avoid using flavored sparkling water, as the existing flavors would also alter the taste of the drink. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Citrus-flavored energy drink

  • Half of a yellow lemon$0.15
  • Half a nail file$2.54
  • Half an orange$0.54
  • 120 g of white sugar$0.13
  • Sparkling water, if needed$0.47

Total$3.83

that's $0.96 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Half of a yellow lemon
  • Half a nail file
  • Half an orange
  • 120 g of white sugar
  • 30 mg of caffeine (optional)
  • Sparkling water, if needed

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