Coke Recipe

Inspired by Nom Nom Pho

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare glass
Select a tall glass (12–16 oz). Add 6 ice cubes to the glass to chill and keep the drink cold.
2
Add cola
Pour 2 cups (about 16 fl oz / 480 ml) of chilled Coca‑Cola or your chosen cola into the glass slowly over the ice to preserve carbonation.
3
Add lime
Roll the quartered lime on the counter with gentle pressure to release juices, then squeeze the quarter lime over the cola. Drop squeezed quarter into the glass if desired for extra flavor and presentation. If using a lime wedge for garnish, place it on the rim.
4
Serve
Give the drink a gentle stir with a bar spoon or straw (1–2 turns) and serve immediately while fizzy and cold.

5
Cuba Libre (rum & lime)
If making a Cuba Libre, add 1.5 tablespoons (approx. 22 ml) white or gold rum to the glass before adding cola, then proceed to pour cola over ice and squeeze lime as above.
6
Vanilla cola
For a vanilla‑flavored cola, stir 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup into the glass before pouring the cola or pour the cola and then gently stir in the syrup until incorporated.
7
Cherry cola
To make a cherry cola, drop a maraschino cherry into the glass or add a small spoon of cherry syrup and stir gently. Garnish with the cherry if desired.