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Citrus Syrup for Soft Drinks
Recipes Courtesy Michael Chiarello
Show:  Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello
Episode:  Cinema Paradiso
3 lemons, zested and juiced
3 limes, zested and juiced
3 Grapefruits, zested and juiced
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
Club soda or seltzer
 

Strain the citrus juices together into a small saucepan.
 
Add the sugar, vanilla and pinch of salt. Heat until a gentle boil is reached. Then add the zest and turn off heat. Allow mixture to cool.
 
Strain off the zest and refrigerate until needed.
 
Mix citrus syrup with club soda or seltzer to desired strength for flavored soft drink.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: about 4 servings

Michael Chiarello
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