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Perfectly sweet, bubbly, and refreshing, this American fountain staple is far better than store-bought versions.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"white sugar","group":"Vanilla Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Vanilla Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tablespoon vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"pure extract preferred","group":"Vanilla Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 cups club soda, chilled","name":"Club Soda","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"qt","form":"carbonated","notes":"or seltzer water","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"Ice","name":"Ice","quantity":4,"unit":"cup","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"cubed","notes":"for serving","group":"Assembly","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.","group":"Make the Syrup","title":"Combine the sugar and water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Make the Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.","group":"Make the Syrup","title":"Place the saucepan","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Make the Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool completely to room temperature.","group":"Make the Syrup","title":"Remove the pan from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Make the Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Fill four large glasses with ice cubes.","group":"Assembly","title":"Fill four large glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons (45-60ml) of the cooled vanilla syrup into each glass.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pour approximately 3","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Top each glass with 1 cup (240ml) of chilled club soda. 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