Cola Recipe
Make Cola Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Acid Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Combine Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix well until thoroughly blended.
Dissolve Sugars
Add 1 cup of carbonated water to the sugar mixture and stir until the sugars are completely dissolved.
Add Caramel Color
Stir in the caramel color until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Flavoring
Mix Flavoring Ingredients
In a separate small bowl, combine caffeine, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, lime juice, and natural cola flavoring. Mix thoroughly.
Incorporate Flavoring
Add the flavoring mixture to the sugar syrup and stir until well combined.
Acid Addition
Add Acids
Sprinkle citric acid and phosphoric acid into the syrup mixture and stir well to ensure even distribution.
Final Steps
Combine with Carbonated Water
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of carbonated water to the syrup mixture, stirring gently to combine. Be careful to avoid excessive fizzing.
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the cola for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled over ice.