# Coca-cola from Scratch

Coca-cola using simple ingredients like coconut sugar, citrus, and spices.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 0.5 inch piece lemon zest
- 0.5 inch piece lime zest
- 0.5 inch piece orange zest
- 0.5 tsp coriander
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp bitters
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 parts seltzer
- 1 part cola syrup
- ice

## Instructions

1. Caramelize the coconut sugar over low-medium heat until it starts to get sticky.
2. Pour in the water, stir, and bring to a simmer.
3. Add in the zest, cinnamon stick, and spices.
4. Continue to let simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
5. Strain and stir in the vanilla plus bitters.
6. Add ice to the glass.
7. Add cola syrup to the glass.
8. Add seltzer to the glass.
9. Stir and enjoy.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- glass

## Tips

- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTju4PxfM/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/50d3f62d-c88d-47a6-9ca0-21974e1f7341
- Extracted: 2025-05-21

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