Coca-cola Recipe
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Ingredients
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Syrup Base
Carbonated Water
Optional Ingredients
Method
Prepare Syrup Base
- 1
Make Simple Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. This will create a simple syrup.
- 2
Add Flavorings
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of caramel color, 1 teaspoon of phosphoric acid, 0.1 teaspoon of caffeine, and 1 tablespoon of natural flavors. Mix well until fully combined.
Combine Ingredients
- 3
Mix Syrup with Carbonated Water
In a large pitcher, combine the prepared syrup base with 4 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to mix without losing too much carbonation.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or carbonation as desired. You can add more syrup for sweetness or more carbonated water for a lighter drink.
Serve
- 5
Serve Cold
In serving glasses, add ice if desired and pour the Coca-Cola mixture over the ice. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge if using.