Diet Coke Recipe

Inspired by Nom Nom Pho

Time5m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Chill and prepare glass
If possible, chill the glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before serving. This keeps the Diet Coke colder longer and reduces dilution from ice.
2
Add ice
Fill a tall glass with 6 ice cubes or enough to fill about two-thirds of the glass.
3
Pour Diet Coke
Slowly pour 12 oz of chilled Diet Coke over the ice to preserve carbonation. Pour down the side of the glass if possible to reduce foam.
4
Optional: Sweeten or flavor
If you prefer a slightly sweeter or lime-forward drink, stir in 1/2 tsp lime syrup or simple syrup and gently mix once with a bar spoon.
5
Garnish and finish
Squeeze the juice of 1 fresh lime wedge into the drink (or drop the wedge in for a subtler flavor). Optionally bruise 3 mint leaves by clapping them between your palms and tuck them against the glass rim or into the drink. Serve immediately with a straw.