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DIY Orange Soda4 oranges or 2 cups fresh orange juice1 lime1 cup granulated sugarLemon lime seltzer water Zest the oranges and the lime and add all of the zest to a medium sauce pan. Now juice the oranges, adding the juice to the pot. You need 2 cups fresh orange juice. Add the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the syrup has reduced by about 1/3. Remove the syrup from the stove and let cool slightly. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass jar. Discard the pulp and zest from the strainer and place the jar in the fridge until the liquid is cold, about one hour. When you're ready for a drink, mix one part syrup and two parts seltzer in a glass filled with ice. Stir it up and serve with an orange slice if desired. Enjoy! Vieux Carre.75 oz rye whiskey.75 oz sweet vermouth.75 oz cognac2 dashes Peychaud's bitters2 dashes Angostura bitters1 barspoon Benedictine2 lemon twist, for garnish Stir