Coca Cola
Discover the refreshing, nostalgic taste of this homemade Coca Cola-inspired drink, a bold and bubbly creation made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. This DIY soda recipe features a flavorful base of rich brown sugar, tangy citric acid, zesty orange peel, and a hint of warm cinnamon, all simmered into an aromatic syrup. Fresh lime juice and carbonated water bring the drink to life, offering a crisp, fizzy finish that’s perfect for any occasion. Customize the sweetness and balance to your liking, and enjoy this delightful, caffeine-free beverage poured over a glass of ice. It's a quick, fun way to craft your own soda at home in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your repertoire of unique drinks. Keywords: homemade Coca Cola recipe, DIY soda, refreshing cola drink, carbonated beverage, cola-inspired soda.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Citric acid powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Caramel color (optional)
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 1 strip Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 cups Carbonated water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of brown sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves to create a simple syrup.
Add the cinnamon stick and orange zest strip to the syrup and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 0.5 teaspoon of citric acid powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon of caramel color (if using).
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then strain it into a clean container to remove the cinnamon stick and orange zest.
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice to the syrup, stirring to combine.
In a separate pitcher, mix 1 cup of the cola syrup with 2 cups of carbonated water (adjust to taste).
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cola beverage over the ice.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade cola-inspired drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
