Mexican Coca-cola, Sprite & Fanta Recipe
12oz glass bottles, made with real cane sugar for a crisp, refreshing taste – never high fructose syrup
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Ingredients
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Soda Base (per bottle)
Garnishes & Optional Add-ins
Method
Make Cane Sugar Simple Syrup
Prepare syrup
Combine equal parts cane sugar and water in a small saucepan (for example 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water) and heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring just to a simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and cool completely. Store refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.
Assemble Mexican-Style Cola (Coca-Cola)
Chill glass and ingredients
Ensure your sparkling water and syrup are well chilled. If desired, chill a 12 oz glass bottle or serving glass in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
Combine flavors
In a chilled 12 oz bottle or glass, add 1.5 tablespoons cane sugar simple syrup and 1 teaspoon cola flavor concentrate (or 1 tsp strong brewed black tea mixed with a pinch of ground cinnamon, a tiny pinch of ground nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp vanilla extract). Add 1 teaspoon caramel color if you want the classic cola hue.
Top with carbonation
Slowly pour 12 oz cold carbonated water into the bottle or glass over the back of a spoon (or pour gently down the side) to preserve fizz. Stir very gently or roll the bottle between your hands to blend the syrup without flattening the carbonation.
Finish & serve
Taste and adjust sweetness with another 1/2 tablespoon syrup if needed. Garnish with an optional lime wedge or mint sprig. Serve immediately cold.
Assemble Mexican-Style Lemon-Lime (Sprite)
Chill glass and ingredients
Ensure sparkling water and syrup are chilled; chill a 12 oz bottle or serving glass if desired.
Combine flavors
In the chilled bottle or glass, add 1.5 tablespoons cane sugar simple syrup and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice (and optionally a 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract for extra sharpness).
Top with carbonation
Slowly add 12 oz cold carbonated water to preserve fizz. Stir gently once to incorporate.
Finish & serve
Taste and add up to 1/2 tablespoon more syrup if you prefer sweeter. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately over ice if desired.
Assemble Mexican-Style Orange (Fanta)
Chill glass and ingredients
Make sure sparkling water and syrup are chilled; chill a 12 oz bottle or serving glass if desired.
Combine flavors
In the chilled bottle or glass, combine 1.5 tablespoons cane sugar simple syrup with 1 teaspoon orange extract or 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice. For a brighter orange note, add a drop of lemon juice or a pinch of citric acid (optional).
Top with carbonation
Slowly pour 12 oz cold carbonated water into the bottle or glass. Gently stir once to mix without losing carbonation.
Finish & serve
Adjust sweetness to taste with up to 1/2 tablespoon additional syrup. Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately over ice if desired.