Jun 09 2026
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Coca – Cola Recipe

Inspired by La Carreta
Time30m
Serves6

Make Coca – Cola Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Carbonation Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Base Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water with 1.5 cups of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.

  2. 2

    Add Color and Caffeine

    Add 0.5 cups of caramel color and 0.1 tsp of caffeine to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

  3. 3

    Add Flavoring Ingredients

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 0.5 tsp of cinnamon, 0.25 tsp of nutmeg, 2 tbs of lemon juice, 2 tbs of lime juice, and 1 tsp of orange zest. Stir to combine all flavors.

Carbonation

  1. 4

    Mix Carbonated Water

    In a large pitcher, combine the flavored syrup from the saucepan with 4 cups of carbonated water. Stir gently to avoid losing carbonation.

  2. 5

    Add Citric Acid

    Add 1 tsp of citric acid to the mixture and stir gently to incorporate.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve Cold

    Pour the Coca-Cola into glasses filled with ice. Enjoy your homemade soda!

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