Homemade Coca-Cola

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place a pot on medium-low heat.
  2. 2Add one cup of coconut sugar to the pot.
  3. 3Cook and stir the sugar until it becomes sticky.
  4. 4Add half a cup of water to the sticky sugar.
  5. 5Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. 6Once simmering, add three small cinnamon sticks (or one large one).
  7. 7Add lemon skin to the pot.
  8. 8Add lime skin to the pot.
  9. 9Add orange skin to the pot.
  10. 10Add a dash of coriander.
  11. 11Add a dash of nutmeg.
  12. 12Let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens and all the flavors combine.
  13. 13After 10 minutes, take the pot off the heat.
  14. 14Strain the mixture into a glass jar to remove the peels and other solids.
  15. 15Add one teaspoon of vanilla to the syrup.
  16. 16Add half a teaspoon of bitters (ensure it's without red dye).
  17. 17Let the syrup cool for about 30 minutes.
  18. 18Fill a cup with ice.
  19. 19Pour one part of the cooled syrup into the cup with ice.
  20. 20Add three parts of sparkling water to the cup.
  21. 21Stir the mixture well to combine.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 3 small cinnamon sticks
  • 1 lemon skin
  • 1 lime skin
  • 1 orange skin
  • 1 dash coriander
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.5 teaspoon bitters
  • 1 cup ice
  • 3 parts sparkling water

Equipment

potwooden spoonglass jarstrainermeasuring spoons

Tips

  • Use bitters without red dye to avoid artificial colorants.