Diet Coke Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beverage Base
Optional Garnish & Add-ins
Method
Beverage Base
Chill
Ensure the carbonated water and diet cola syrup (or concentrate) are well chilled before mixing. Serving cold preserves carbonation and flavor.
Measure syrup
Measure 1 fl oz of diet cola syrup or concentrate per 12 fl oz of carbonated water. For a standard serving, use 1 fl oz syrup and 12 fl oz carbonated water.
Mix gently
Pour the measured diet cola syrup into a tall chilled glass. Slowly add 12 fl oz of chilled carbonated water down the side of the glass to minimize loss of fizz. Stir once gently with a long spoon (1–2 slow turns) to combine — avoid vigorous stirring to keep carbonation.
Optional Garnish & Add-ins
Add ice (optional)
If desired, add about 1 cup of ice cubes to the glass before or after pouring the beverage. Adding ice will chill the drink further but may slightly dilute it as ice melts.
Garnish (optional)
Garnish with a lime or lemon wedge on the rim or squeezed into the drink if you prefer a citrus note. Serve immediately.