Orange Soda

Quick Bottling Recipe Using Two 2-Liter Plastic Soda Bottles With Reusable Caps:Ingredients:1/8 Teaspoon (Premier Cuvee) Dry Yeast2 1/4 cups sugar1 Tablespoon Soda ExtractDirections:Thoroughly dissolve yeast in a 6-oz. coffee cup of warm water. Set aside.In a 1 gallon container, mix sugar and extract; add yeast. Pour mixture into each soda bottle. Add plain water (bottled or tap) to soda bottle to within 1 to 2 inches of top of bottle. Put on reusable cap and shake. Store at room temperature (approximately 70F) for 4-6 days. Carbonated bottles will be stiffer than non-carbonated ones.NOTES: Clean bottles to be used thoroughly. Slight deposit on bottom of bottle is due to yeast, not harmful. Refrigerate remaining extract and yeast.Instructions For One To Four Gallons:(Natural carbonated recipe: This is accomplished by the yeast consuming a percentage of the sugar.)For 1 Gallon:1/2 Tsp. yeast, 1 Tbsp. Or 1/2 oz. Extract, 2 cups sugar, add enough water to fill to gallon. Bottle in (2) 2-Liter bottles.For 2 Gallons: 1/2 - 1 Tsp. yeast, 1 oz. or 1/2 bottle of Extract, 4 cups sugar, add enough water to fill to 2 gallons. Bottle in (4) 2-Liter bottles.For 4 Gallons:1 - 2 Tsp. yeast, 1 bottle of Extract, 8 cups sugar, add enough water to fill to 4 gallons. Bottle in (8) 2-Liter bottles.Note: 2-8oz. measuring cups = 1 lb. Sugar. Thoroughly clean and sterilize bottles and caps prior to bottling. *4 gallons = approximately (36) 12oz. bottles.Step 1: Dissolve the yeast in a cup of warm water (98F). Let stand 5 minutes or longer to dissolve, mix thoroughly. Use fresh yeast; preferably from a wine or beer supply company.Step 2: Shake soda extract bottle well. Combine soda extract and sugar in sufficient warn tap water to dissolve sugar.Step 3: Add dissolved yeast to soda extract/sugar mixture. Then, add appropriate amount of warm water to match desired amount, as noted above.Step 4: Mixture can be tasted. More sugar or soda extract may be added to suit your taste.Step 5: Fill sterilized bottles to within 1-2 inches of top. Seal with hand capper or resealable caps. Bottles not sealed properly may become flat or sour.Step 6: Lay bottles on side to check for leaks. Age bottled soda 3-4 days at room temperature (70F). Then store in cooler, dark place. Total aging at least one week - 2 weeks improves flavor.NOTE: May be slight deposit on bottom of bottle due to yeast, not harmful.