# Coca-Cola From Scratch

A homemade version of Coca-Cola made using coconut sugar, citrus, and spices.

- Total time: 10 min
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 0.5 inch lemon zest
- 0.5 inch lime zest
- 0.5 inch orange zest
- 0.5 tsp coriander
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp bitters
- 1 tsp vanilla

## Instructions

1. Caramelize the coconut sugar in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
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 and bitters.
6. Add ice to a glass. Add 1 part syrup to the glass. Add 3 parts seltzer.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- knife
- mason jar
- glass

## Tips

- Store the cola syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjXLwRjf/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a7b74793-1747-41ff-bf79-781a1f8ce138
- Extracted: 2025-05-31

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