Classic Coke Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soda Base
Optional Mix-ins & Garnish
Method
Soda Base
Chill glass and ingredients
If possible, chill the serving glass and the carbonated water ahead of time. Cold ingredients keep the drink fizzy longer.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, leaving a little room at the top so the soda won't overflow when poured.
Measure 2 fl oz cola syrup and pour it into the bottom of the prepared glass.
Slowly pour 12 fl oz chilled carbonated water down the side of the glass onto the syrup to preserve carbonation and encourage gentle mixing. Pouring over the back of a spoon helps reduce foaming.
Give the drink one or two gentle stirs with a long spoon to incorporate the syrup evenly without flattening the soda.
Optional Mix-ins & Garnish
Taste the soda and adjust sweetness or flavor if desired. Add a splash more cola syrup (about 0.25–0.5 fl oz) for a sweeter, stronger cola flavor, or add a squeeze of fresh lime for brightness.
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim or dropped into the glass. Serve immediately while fizzy.