Name: Asaro Bakery and Cafes Coca – Cola Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cups Water; 1 cups White granulated sugar; 0.25 cups Brown sugar (light or dark); 1 tbs Caramel color (homemade from sugar) or store-bought caramel syrup; 1 tbs Fresh lemon zest; 1 tbs Fresh orange zest; 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon; 0.125 tsp Ground nutmeg; 0.125 tsp Ground coriander; 0.25 tsp Dried lavender (or a pinch of dried orange peel as alternative); 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 tsp Citric acid; 0.5 tsp Phosphoric acid substitute: vinegar (mild) or additional citric acid (optional); 0.25 tsp Caffeine (optional powdered or brewed strong coffee for small amount); 4 cups Chilled carbonated water (seltzer or club soda); 1 cups Ice cubes; 2 to taste Lemon or lime wedge (optional garnish)

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GOLDEN EMBERS

Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugars dissolve and mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Do not boil aggressively; maintain a low simmer for 4–5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Make simple base

Reduce heat to low. Add the lemon zest, orange zest, 1 tablespoon caramel color or syrup, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground coriander and 1/4 tsp dried lavender. Stir and simmer gently for 2 minutes to let the citrus oils and spices infuse.

Add flavorings

Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon citric acid, 1/2 teaspoon mild vinegar (or another 1/2 tsp citric acid if you prefer), and 1/4 tsp caffeine powder or 1 tablespoon very strong brewed coffee (if using). Taste carefully — syrup should be sweet with a bright acidic note and warm spice undertones. If too sweet, add up to 1/4 tsp additional citric acid; if too tart, add a teaspoon sugar while still warm to dissolve.

Finish syrup

Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar to remove zest, spice bits and lavender. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Syrup will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Strain and cool

Measure and mix: For a standard strength cola, combine 1 part cola syrup to 4 parts chilled carbonated water. Example: in a tall glass with ice, add 2 ounces (about 1/4 cup) chilled syrup and 8 ounces (1 cup) chilled carbonated water. Stir gently to combine so carbonation is preserved.

Garnish and adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness/acidity to your preference by adding more syrup (sweeter/stronger) or more carbonated water (lighter). Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately while fizzy.

Yield and storage: The recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups cola syrup, enough to make approximately 6 servings (with 1:4 dilution). Store leftover syrup refrigerated up to 2 weeks; mix with carbonated water as needed.

Water

White granulated sugar

Brown sugar (light or dark)

Caramel color (homemade from sugar) or store-bought caramel syrup

Fresh lemon zest

Fresh orange zest

Ground cinnamon

Ground nutmeg

Ground coriander

Dried lavender (or a pinch of dried orange peel as alternative)

Vanilla extract

Citric acid

Phosphoric acid substitute: vinegar (mild) or additional citric acid (optional)

Caffeine (optional powdered or brewed strong coffee for small amount)

Chilled carbonated water (seltzer or club soda)

Ice cubes

Lemon or lime wedge (optional garnish)

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