Homemade Cola
  1. Using a peeler, remove the whole peel from the orange, lemon, and lime.

  2. Add the peels, along with the brown sugar, grated ginger, half cinnamon stick, coriander, nutmeg and salt to a small to medium-size pot.

  3. Stir frequently over medium heat, allowing the spices to combine and the sugar to start to melt.

  4. Once the brown sugar starts to liquify, add 1 ¼ cups filtered water, stirring to combine.

  5. Bring everything to a boil over medium high heat, then turn the heat down to low.

  6. Simmer for 8 minutes, then remove the cinnamon stick and continue cooking the rest of the mixture for another 7 minutes.

  7. Turn off the heat, and let cool for 15 minutes.

  8. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a jar.

  9. Pour about ¼ cup of syrup over ice and top with sparkling water - can use more or less depending on your preference for flavor and sweetness.

  10. Stir to combine. Add freshly squeezed lime juice on top, if desired.

Course🍹Drink

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥤Beverage

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎊Party🧊Refreshment

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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