Cola is a popular drink that’s enjoyed around the world, and it’s easy to make at home. But you’ll need a few important ingredients to make it successfully.
First, you’ll need to create the syrup. This is the basis of most colas, and it gives them their distinctive flavor.
The syrup is simple to make, and it uses a combination of ingredients that you should already have in your kitchen or pantry.
You’ll need some fresh orange and lime zests, as well as some bitter orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander seed, citric acid, and gum arabic.
Once you have the ingredients ready, bring them to a boil and whisk them together until the gum arabic dissolves. After the mixture is simmering, add two pounds of sugar and stir until it starts to liquify. Once it’s liquified, remove the pot from heat and blend in the orange, lemon, and lime juices, as well as vanilla extract and browning sauce.
Now you need to let the syrup cool and strain it. When it’s completely cool, you can store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for a few weeks.
Then you can use it to mix with seltzer or even ice cubes for a cold and refreshing beverage. You can also freeze it in a slushie machine for a fun and tasty frozen treat!
Another way to enjoy the flavors of this syrup is to make a homemade coca cola cake. This is an excellent way to get the kids involved in making a delicious treat.
If you want to make this for your family, you will need a 12×9-inch pan and a large baking sheet. You will also need some cocoa powder and baking soda.
This recipe will take you a little bit of time and effort to prepare, but it is worth it for the taste it will provide. It’s an ideal treat to serve to your guests and it will last for a long time.
You may also want to try using this homemade cola syrup to carbonate your own bottled sodas with a siphon. Just combine 3/4 cup of the syrup with three 1/4 cups of water and then charge it with carbon dioxide according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Alternatively, you can just pour the homemade cola syrup into your tall glasses with some ice and then add seltzer to your taste. This will be a great alternative to store-bought sodas and you can also freeze the syrup for future drinks.
This is a wonderful, fun activity for your children or grandchildren to do as part of a birthday party or as a Christmas gift idea. Not only will it be an enjoyable and tasty treat, but it will also give your kids a chance to work with their hands and learn about cooking and science.
