Jun 06 2026

Diet Coca-cola Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Diet Coca-cola Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Base Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the carbonated water, citric acid, caffeine, aspartame, caramel color, natural flavors, phosphoric acid, and sodium benzoate.

  2. 2

    Stir Well

    Using a whisk, stir the mixture gently until all solid ingredients are fully dissolved and incorporated into the carbonated water.

  3. 3

    Adjustment of Flavors

    Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more aspartame or citric acid, respectively, if necessary.

  4. 4

    Chill the Beverage

    Transfer the mixture into a large bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance the flavors and carbonation.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Pour the chilled diet Coca-Cola into glasses over ice and enjoy your homemade beverage.

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