Coca Cola

Discover the refreshing, nostalgic taste of this homemade Coca Cola-inspired drink, a bold and bubbly creation made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. This DIY soda recipe features a flavorful base of rich brown sugar, tangy citric acid, zesty orange peel, and a hint of warm cinnamon, all simmered into an aromatic syrup. Fresh lime juice and carbonated water bring the drink to life, offering a crisp, fizzy finish that’s perfect for any occasion. Customize the sweetness and balance to your liking, and enjoy this delightful, caffeine-free beverage poured over a glass of ice. It's a quick, fun way to craft your own soda at home in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your repertoire of unique drinks. Keywords: homemade Coca Cola recipe, DIY soda, refreshing cola drink, carbonated beverage, cola-inspired soda.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Citric acid powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Caramel color (optional)
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 1 strip Orange zest
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 cups Carbonated water
• 1 cup Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of brown sugar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves to create a simple syrup.

Step 3

Add the cinnamon stick and orange zest strip to the syrup and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 0.5 teaspoon of citric acid powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoon of caramel color (if using).

Step 5

Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then strain it into a clean container to remove the cinnamon stick and orange zest.

Step 6

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice to the syrup, stirring to combine.

Step 7

In a separate pitcher, mix 1 cup of the cola syrup with 2 cups of carbonated water (adjust to taste).

Step 8

Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cola beverage over the ice.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade cola-inspired drink.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1391.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	582.0

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 85.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 141.9g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 203.4mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 271.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.3%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 99.2%