Coke Recipe

Time5m

Serves1

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the glass (optional)
If you want an extra-cold presentation, place the highball glass in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before serving. This step is optional; a refrigerated or room-temperature glass is fine if you're short on time.
2
Add ice
Place 6 ice cubes into the chilled (or room-temperature) highball glass. Arrange them so they fill roughly two-thirds of the glass, leaving space for the cola.
3
Pour the cola
Hold the bottle or can at a slight angle and pour 355 ml of chilled cola slowly down the inside wall of the glass. Pouring down the side helps preserve carbonation and reduces foaming.
4
Briefly settle
Allow any foam to settle for 5–10 seconds. Do not vigorously stir — a gentle swirl or a single gentle stir with a straw is sufficient if desired.
5
Add straw (optional)
If using, place the drinking straw in the glass at an angle so it's comfortable to sip from. The straw is optional and purely for convenience.

6
Garnish with the lime wedge by placing it on the rim of the glass or squeezing a small amount of lime into the drink for a hint of citrus, then dropping the wedge into the glass. Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.