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Old-fashioned Coca-cola Style Syrup Inspired By The Original 19th-century Recipe

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Zest of 1 organic orange

Zest of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 lime

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced

1 small cinnamon stick

1 whole star anise

½ tsp coriander seeds (crushed)

¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg

½ tsp dried lavender flowers (or a small piece of orange blossom, if available)

½ split vanilla bean or 1 tbsp vanilla extract

1½ cups organic cane sugar

1½ cups filtered water

1 tbsp molasses (for deep flavour)

1–2 tbsp caramelized sugar (for colour & burnt sugar note)*

Optional: 1 tsp powdered kola nut (adds authentic caffeine and bitter note)

In a pot, combine citrus zests, ginger, spices, lavender, vanilla pod (if using), and water.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer gently for 20–30 minutes, uncovered.
Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth.
Return the liquid to the pot. Add sugar, molasses, citrus juices, and caramelized sugar. Stir until fully dissolved.
Add vanilla extract now (if you didn’t use a vanilla pod).
Stir in powdered kola nut, if using.
Let cool fully and store in a sterilised glass bottle or jar. Refrigerate for up to 2–3 weeks.
Mix 1 part syrup with 4 parts chilled sparkling water. Adjust the sweetness to taste. Garnish with citrus if desired.

Course🍹Beverage

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍯Syrup

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

Created 19 weeks ago

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