Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper Recipe

1. Serve a Classic Cola (Coca‑Cola or Diet Coke or Dr. Pepper)

Chill a clean 12‑oz (about 1.5 cup) glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice. Add 6 ice cubes to the glass. Pour 1 cup of the chosen soda (Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, or Dr. Pepper) over the ice, pouring down the side of the glass to reduce foam. If desired, garnish with a lemon wedge (for cola) or serve plain. Serve immediately with a straw or napkin.

2. Serve a Lemon‑Lime Soda (Sprite)

Chill a clean glass or use the same chilled one. Add 6 ice cubes. Pour 1 cup of Sprite over the ice, pouring gently to control fizz. If desired, squeeze a lime wedge into the drink and drop the wedge in for extra brightness. Serve immediately.

3. Notes: For fountain service, start with a clean nozzle and dispense soda at a 45° angle into the glass to minimize head/foam. Bottled or canned soda should be opened just before pouring and tilted to reduce agitation.

4. Prepare the Pitcher

Chill a large pitcher in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes or fill it briefly with ice water and dump before use. Add 24 ice cubes to the pitcher if you want the drink chilled for immediate serving (optional: leave some ice out and put ice in individual glasses to avoid diluting the whole pitcher).

5. Combine Sodas

Pour 2 cups each of Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Dr. Pepper into the pitcher. Pour slowly and along the side of the pitcher to reduce excessive foam. Stir gently with a long spoon just once or twice to combine; avoid vigorous stirring to keep carbonation.

6. Serve

Ladle or pour the mixed sodas into chilled glasses filled with ice (3 pieces per glass recommended). Garnish individual glasses with lemon or lime wedges as desired. Note: If you prefer not to mix flavors in the pitcher, prepare separate pitchers for each soda following the same steps, substituting the single soda for the combined quantities.