Coke Recipe

Name: German Doner Kebab Damac Malls Coke Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 10 fl oz Carbonated water (chilled); 0.5 tsp Caramel color (liquid or syrup); 1.5 tbsp High-fructose corn syrup (or cane sugar syrup, 1:1 solution); 0.125 tsp Phosphoric acid (food-grade cola acid or citric acid as substitute); 12 mg Caffeine (optional, food-grade, dissolved in water); 0.25 tsp Natural cola flavor / cola concentrate (blend of citrus oils, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg — see note); 0.25 tsp Lime or lemon juice (fresh); 1 cup Ice cubes; 1 each Garnish: lemon or lime wedge (optional); 2 tbsp Water (hot); 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 0.25 tsp Vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp Orange zest (finely grated); 0.125 tsp Lemon zest (finely grated); 0.0625 tsp Ground cinnamon; 0.03 tsp Ground nutmeg; 0.03 tsp Ground coriander (optional)

Inspired by German Doner Kebab Damac Mall

Time15m

Serves1

Coca-Cola Classic is the world's favourite soft drink and has been enjoyed since 1886.

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Ingredients

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Classic Coca-Cola (single serving)

10 fl oz Carbonated water (chilled)

1/2 tsp Caramel color (liquid or syrup)

1 1/2 tbsp High-fructose corn syrup (or cane sugar syrup, 1:1 solution)

1/8 tsp Phosphoric acid (food-grade cola acid or citric acid as substitute)

0 oz (12 mg) Caffeine (optional, food-grade, dissolved in water)

1/4 tsp Natural cola flavor / cola concentrate (blend of citrus oils, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg — see note)

1/4 tsp Lime or lemon juice (fresh)

1 cup Ice cubes

1 each Garnish: lemon or lime wedge (optional)

If making cola concentrate (makes ~2 tbsp)

2 tbsp Water (hot)

1 tbsp Brown sugar

1/4 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1/4 tsp Orange zest (finely grated)

1/8 tsp Lemon zest (finely grated)

0.063 tsp Ground cinnamon

0.03 tsp Ground nutmeg

0.03 tsp Ground coriander (optional)

Method

Classic Coca-Cola (single serving)

Chill and prepare glass

Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice cubes so the drink stays cold.

If using store-bought cola concentrate or natural cola flavor, skip to combining. If using homemade cola concentrate from the second section, prepare it first (see next section).

Place ice cubes into the chilled glass, leaving room at the top for carbonation (about 1/2 to 1 inch).

Measure and add the caramel color and cola concentrate (or 1/4 tsp natural cola flavor) into the glass over the ice. Add the dissolved caffeine if using and the phosphoric acid (or citric acid substitute).

Add the high-fructose corn syrup (or sugar syrup) and the fresh lime/lemon juice into the glass.

Pour chilled carbonated water slowly down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles, filling to about 1/2 inch from the rim. Stir gently once with a bar spoon or straw 1–2 revolutions to integrate ingredients without flattening the carbonation.

Taste and adjust: add a tiny pinch more sugar syrup for sweetness, a drop more cola concentrate for flavor, or a few drops more acid for brightness if desired.

Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge on the rim if desired. Serve immediately while fizzy.

If making cola concentrate (makes ~2 tbsp)

In a small heatproof bowl or cup, combine hot water and brown sugar; stir until sugar dissolves completely to form a simple brown sugar syrup base.

Add vanilla extract, orange and lemon zests, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground coriander (if using). Stir well to combine into a concentrated flavoring mixture.

Allow the concentrate to steep for 10–15 minutes at room temperature for the citrus oils and spices to infuse. For a stronger flavor, gently warm on the lowest heat for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat and cool.

Strain the concentrate through a fine mesh or coffee filter to remove zests and spice particles. Reserve the liquid concentrate (about 2 tbsp). Store any unused concentrate refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 1 week.