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Cola from scratch
10m
Serves 1
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Cola from scratch
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10m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Carmelize the coconut sugar in a saucepan over low-medium heat until it starts to get sticky.
2
Pour in the water and stir.
3
Add in the cinnamon sticks.
4
Add in the lemon peel.
5
Add in the orange peel.
6
Add in the lime peel.
7
Let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
8
Pour the mixture into a mason jar.
9
Strain the syrup.
10
Stir in the vanilla and bitters.
11
Add ice to a glass.
12
Pour the cola syrup over the ice.
13
Add seltzer to the glass.
14
Stir and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 cup coconut sugar
0.5 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
0.5 inch piece lemon peel
0.5 inch piece lime peel
0.5 inch piece orange peel
0.5 tsp coriander
0.5 tsp nutmeg
0.5 tsp bitters
1 tsp vanilla
ice
seltzer
Equipment
saucepan
knife
mason jar
spoon
coke glass
burner
Tips
Store the cola syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To make a cup of cola, use 1 part syrup to 3 parts seltzer.
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