Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Fun Fact: Coca-Cola

If you want to make your own batch of this popular soft drink . . . here's the recipe:

The recipe:

Fluid extract of Coca: 3 drams USP
Citric acid: 3 oz
Caffeine: 1 oz
Sugar: 30 (unclear quantity)
Water: 2.5 gal
Lime juice: 2 pints, 1 quart
Vanilla: 1 oz
Caramel: 1.5 oz or more for color

The secret 7X flavor (use 2 oz of flavor to 5 gals syrup):
Alcohol: 8 oz
Orange oil: 20 drops
Lemon oil: 30 drops
Nutmeg oil: 10 drops
Coriander: 5 drops
Neroli: 10 drops
Cinnamon: 10 drops

Not sure if it's the real thing . . . but you be the judge and do it yourself . . . if not, just buy at your local supermarket . . . but it's fun to experiment and see what you can come up with . . . maybe you'll discover another soft drink????