Cola III
Cola is a type of soda that flavored with citrus and spices. The word "cola" derives from kola nuts, a plant originating in West Africa and originally used as a source of caffeine to make this soda. Most modern recipes do not contain kola nuts.
Ingredients
- ¾ tsp (3.75 ml) 150+ proof unflavored food-grade spirit OR a mixture of ½ tsp (2.5 ml) water with ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) food-grade gum arabic
- 1 drop petit grain (lemon leaf and twig oil)
- 2 drops coriander oil
- 2 drops nutmeg oil
- 4 drops cinnamon oil
- 5 drops orange oil
- 6 drops lemon oil
- ¼ tsp (0.75 ml) phosphoric acid
- ¾ tsp (3.75 ml) caramel color
- ¾ tsp (3.75 ml) strained lime juice
- 10 fl oz (300 ml) water
- 10 fl oz (300 ml) white sugar
- 25 mg caffeine (optional)
- Carbonated water as needed
Instructions
- Combine the spirits and oils together in a small cup, mixing well. Set aside.
- Combine the phosphoric acid, caramel color, lime juice, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then boil until it becomes a thick syrup.
- Remove the syrup from the heat, and stir in the caffeine and oil mixture. Let cool.
- To make the finished soda, combine 1 volume of syrup with 5 volumes of carbonated water.