This Homemade Coca Cola Shocked Me (Tastes Identical!?)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Organic Coconut Sugar (fine granules, organic)
• 0.5 cup Water (filtered)
• 3 small sticks Cinnamon Sticks (or 1 large stick)
• 1 orange Orange Peel (zest only, avoid white pith)
• 1 lime Lime Peel (zest only)
• 0.125 tsp Nutmeg (freshly grated, a dash)
• 0.125 tsp Coriander (ground, a dash)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 0.5 tsp Aromatic Bitters (e.g., Angostura)
• 3 parts Sparkling Water (chilled, any brand)
• as needed Ice Cubes (for serving)

Instructions

1. Gather and Prepare Ingredients

   Measure out coconut sugar, water, spices, and zest the orange and lime before heating.

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2. Melt Coconut Sugar

   Place the saucepan over medium‑low heat and add the coconut sugar.

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3. Caramelize Sugar

   Stir until the sugar becomes clumpy and sticky, resembling a light caramel.

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4. Add Water and Simmer

   Pour in the half‑cup of water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

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5. Introduce Flavors

   Add cinnamon sticks, orange zest, lime zest, a dash of nutmeg, and a dash of coriander.

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6. Infuse the Syrup

   Let the mixture simmer and infuse for 5‑10 minutes until it thickens and the aromas develop.

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7. Strain the Syrup

   Remove the pan from heat and strain the hot syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a clean glass jar.

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8. Add Vanilla and Bitters

   Stir in the vanilla extract and aromatic bitters until fully incorporated.

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9. Cool the Syrup

   Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

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10. Assemble the Drink

    Fill a serving glass with ice, add 1 part syrup and 3 parts chilled sparkling water, stir gently and enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

45

Protein

0g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

0g

Fiber

0g