Homemade Cola Syrup

Let's make cola syrup using only natural ingredients! Paired with our homemade pine needle soda, it's even fizzier than traditional cola.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a saucepan, mix together granulated sugar and brown sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat (do not add any water), stirring continuously until the sugars are fully melted. Continue stirring until the sugar caramelizes.

Step 2

Carefully pour 2 cups of hot water into the caramelized sugar, and keep stirring over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved, resulting in a cola-color liquid.

Step 3

Add the remaining ingredients into the saucepan , let the syrup simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 4

Strain the syrup through a nut milk bag to remove any solid particles. Return the strained syrup to the saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat to reduce its volume by half, keep stirring and thickening it in the process.

Step 5

Pour the thickened syrup to a bottle. Let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, securely cover the bottle with its lid and store the cola syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

Step 6

To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour about ¾ cup of carbonated water (such as club soda, mineral water, soda siphon water, or homemade pine needle soda) and ¼ cup of the cola syrup into the glass, gently stirring to blend. Optionally, decorate with lemon slices. Adjust the ratio of syrup to carbonated water according to your personal taste preferences.

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