Coke Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soda Base
Sweetener (optional, to taste)
Citrus & Aromatics (optional)
Ice & Garnish
Method
Prepare Glass
Mix Soda
Measure and combine
Pour 12 fl oz of cold carbonated water into a separate pitcher or measuring cup. Add 1 fl oz of cola syrup concentrate. If you want a sweeter, heavier cola, add up to 0.5 fl oz of simple syrup (or the equivalent sweetener).
Stir gently
Gently fold the syrup into the carbonated water with a long spoon—stir only 6–8 strokes to combine, preserving carbonation. Avoid vigorous stirring to keep the drink fizzy.
Finish & Serve
Taste and adjust sweetness or cola intensity. If too strong, top with a splash (0.5–1 fl oz) more carbonated water. If too weak, add 0.25–0.5 fl oz more cola syrup.
Pour the mixed cola over the ice-filled glass. Squeeze a fresh lime wedge or lemon wedge over the drink for a bright citrus note, then drop the wedge in if desired. Garnish with a maraschino cherry if using.
Serve immediately with a straw. Enjoy cold.