Diet Coke Recipe

Time3m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare glass
Select a highball or Collins glass (about 12–16 fl oz). Fill the glass with 6 ice cubes to chill the glass and keep the drink cold.
2
Pour Diet Coke
Open a chilled 12 fl oz can or pour 12 fl oz from a chilled bottle of Diet Coke slowly down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and minimize foam.
3
Garnish and serve
If desired, squeeze a lime wedge over the surface and drop it into the glass, or add a lime slice on the rim. Add a mint sprig for aroma if using. Serve immediately with a straw or stirring stick.

4
Chill components
Chill the carbonated water and the syrup (or concentrate) well before mixing. Cold components preserve carbonation and produce better flavor.
5
Combine syrup and carbonated water
Measure 60 ml of diet cola syrup and pour into a chilled 12–16 fl oz glass. Slowly add 240 ml of cold carbonated water down the side of the glass to maintain carbonation and create minimal foam. Stir gently once with a straw or bar spoon to combine.
6
Add ice and garnish
Add 6 ice cubes if desired. Optionally squeeze a lime wedge over the drink and drop it in, or add a lime slice on the rim. Garnish with a mint sprig if preferred. Serve immediately.