Coke Recipe

Prepare glass

Choose a tall glass and fill it about two-thirds full with ice cubes. Chilling the glass ahead helps keep the drink fizzy longer.

Measure syrup

Pour 2 tablespoons (about 1/8 cup) of cola concentrate or cola syrup into the glass. If using a ready-made bottled cola (e.g., Coca‑Cola), skip to the 'Combine' step and pour the cola over ice instead of using concentrate.

Add carbonated water

Slowly pour 1/2 cup (about 4 fl oz / 120 ml) of chilled carbonated water into the glass over the back of a spoon or down the side to preserve carbonation. Pour gently to minimize foam and loss of fizz.

Stir gently

Using a long spoon or straw, stir the mixture gently 2–3 times to combine the syrup and carbonated water. Avoid vigorous stirring to prevent losing carbonation.

Finish and serve

Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim or squeeze a little lime juice into the drink if desired. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy. If you used bottled cola, serve as poured over ice.

Prepare pitcher

Chill a pitcher in the refrigerator if possible. Add plenty of ice to individual glasses when serving rather than filling the pitcher with ice (to avoid diluting the whole batch).

Mix syrup and water

In the chilled pitcher, gently combine 3/4 cup cola concentrate or syrup with 3 cups chilled carbonated water. Pour the carbonated water slowly and fold with a long spoon, stirring gently 3–4 times to combine while preserving carbonation.

Serve

Pour the mixed cola over ice-filled glasses. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge or a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve immediately to retain maximum fizz.