Cola from scratch

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Carmelize the coconut sugar in a saucepan over low-medium heat until it starts to get sticky.
  2. 2Pour in the water and stir.
  3. 3Add in the cinnamon sticks.
  4. 4Add in the lemon peel.
  5. 5Add in the orange peel.
  6. 6Add in the lime peel.
  7. 7Let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
  8. 8Pour the mixture into a mason jar.
  9. 9Strain the syrup.
  10. 10Stir in the vanilla and bitters.
  11. 11Add ice to a glass.
  12. 12Pour the cola syrup over the ice.
  13. 13Add seltzer to the glass.
  14. 14Stir 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

saucepanknifemason jarspooncoke glassburner

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.