Diet Coke Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chill components
Chill the carbonated water (or diet cola-ready soda water) and the serving glass in the refrigerator for at least 20–30 minutes if possible. Using cold components keeps the drink fizzy longer.
Place the ice cubes into a tall serving glass. If you prefer less dilution, use fewer or larger ice cubes.
Measure 1.5 fl oz of diet cola syrup or concentrate and pour it over the ice. If you are using a bottled diet cola (pre-mixed), skip the syrup and pour the bottled drink directly over ice; adjust volumes so the final pour fits the glass.
Slowly pour 12 fl oz of chilled carbonated water into the glass over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and create a gentle mixing with the syrup. If using bottled diet cola instead of separate syrup and carbonated water, pour about 12–14 fl oz directly into the glass.
Gently stir once or twice with a long bar spoon to incorporate syrup and carbonation without knocking out too much fizz.
If desired, garnish with a lime or lemon wedge on the rim and squeeze lightly to add a hint of citrus. Serve immediately.