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Mexican Coke Recipe

Name: Gyukatsu Roses Mexican Coke Recipe
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 12 fl oz Mexican Coca‑Cola (glass bottle, chilled); 0.25 whole Lime; 1 cup Ice (large cubes); 1 sprig Optional: Fresh mint sprig; 1 piece Optional: Lime wheel or wedge for garnish; 1 piece Highball or Collins glass (12–16 oz); 1 piece Small paring knife or citrus zester; 1 piece Bar spoon or stirring spoon; 1 piece Bottle opener (if needed)

Inspired by Gyukatsu Rose

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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For each serving

12 fl oz Mexican Coca‑Cola (glass bottle, chilled)1/4 whole Lime1 cup Ice (large cubes)1 sprig Optional: Fresh mint sprig1 piece Optional: Lime wheel or wedge for garnish

Tools & extra items (not consumed)

1 piece Highball or Collins glass (12–16 oz)1 piece Small paring knife or citrus zester1 piece Bar spoon or stirring spoon1 piece Bottle opener (if needed)

Method

Assembly

Chill glass (optional)

If you prefer an extra-cold drink, place your glass in the freezer for 10–15 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare ingredients, then discard water before building the drink.

Add the ice: Fill the prepared glass with large ice cubes to about 3/4 full (roughly 1 cup). Large cubes melt slower and keep the drink from diluting quickly.

Open the bottle: Remove the cap from the chilled Mexican Coca‑Cola bottle. Pour slowly down the inside of the glass over the ice to preserve carbonation and reduce foaming. Aim to pour about 12 fl oz — a standard glass bottle portion.

Add lime: Cut a quarter of a lime (or a thin wheel) and squeeze its juice over the top of the Coke to taste (about 1/2–1 tsp juice). Drop the squeezed piece into the glass for extra aroma and flavor.

Stir gently: Use a bar spoon or regular spoon to give the drink one or two gentle turns to incorporate the lime without flattening the soda.

Garnish and serve: Add a mint sprig or a lime wheel on the rim if desired. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

Notes & variations

Sweetness: Mexican Coca‑Cola is made with cane sugar rather than high‑fructose corn syrup, giving a slightly different sweetness. Start with a quarter lime and adjust to taste.

Mock-tail variation: For a citrus-forward variation, add a tablespoon of fresh orange juice or a thin orange slice alongside the lime.

Alcoholic variation: To make a simple rum and Coke, add 1.5 fl oz (about 44 ml) of white or aged rum before pouring the Coke, then proceed with lime and stir gently.