Introduction
Imagine being able to make your own cokes right at home and not having to rely on store-bought ones. Unfortunately, making cokes at home is not as easy as you might think. Thanks to this article, you’ll learn how to make traditional, natural, diet, and even specialty cokes using uncommon ingredients right in your own kitchen.
How to Make Cokes with Traditional Ingredients
The easiest way to make cokes is with traditional ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup, caramel color, caffeine, phosphoric acid, citric acid, and natural flavors.
Ingredients Required:
- High-fructose corn syrup
- Caramel color
- Caffeine
- Phosphoric acid
- Citric acid
- Natural flavors
- Carbonated water
Tools Needed:
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Glass bottles
- Funnels
Step-by-Step Guide:
- In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of high-fructose corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of caramel color, 1 tablespoon of caffeine, 1 tablespoon of phosphoric acid, and 1 tablespoon of citric acid.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the ingredients are well combined.
- Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of natural flavoring.
- Stir the mixture and pour it into a bowl.
- Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.
- Add 4 cups of carbonated water and stir well.
- Using a funnel, pour the coke mixture into glass bottles and refrigerate for at least 2 days before consuming.
How to Make Cokes with Natural and Organic Ingredients
If you’re looking for a healthier option, consider making cokes with natural and organic ingredients. Not only is it healthier, but it also has a unique taste that you can’t find in store-bought cokes.
Natural Ingredients:
- Organic sugar
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
Benefits of Choosing Organic Ingredients:
- Organic ingredients don’t have added chemicals or pesticides.
- Organic ingredients are better for the environment.
- Organic ingredients are healthier for you.
- Organic ingredients have a unique taste that can’t be replicated with synthetic ingredients.
Recipe:
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of organic sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lime juice to the pan, along with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Stir the mixture until well combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool down to room temperature.
- Add 4 cups of carbonated water and stir well.
- Using a funnel, pour the coke mixture into glass bottles and refrigerate for at least 2 days before consuming.
How to Make Diet Cokes using Artificial Sweeteners
Diet cokes are a great alternative to traditional coke for those who want to limit their sugar intake. While there are many types of artificial sweeteners, we’ll be using aspartame for this recipe.
What are Artificial Sweeteners?
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that are many times sweeter than sugar. They are added to food and drinks to provide a sweet taste without adding calories or affecting blood sugar levels.
Types of Artificial Sweeteners:
- Aspartame
- Sucralose
- Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)
- Saccharin
Recipe:
- In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of aspartame, 1 tablespoon of caramel color, 1 tablespoon of caffeine, 1 tablespoon of phosphoric acid, 1 tablespoon of citric acid, and 1 tablespoon of natural flavoring.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the ingredients are well combined.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a bowl.
- Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.
- Add 4 cups of carbonated water and stir well.
- Using a funnel, pour the diet coke mixture into glass bottles and refrigerate for at least 2 days before consuming.
How to Make Unusual Cokes using Uncommon Ingredients
Want to experiment with different flavors? Consider making cokes with uncommon ingredients.
Uncommon Ingredients:
- Coconut milk
- Basil
- Blackberries
Recipe:
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of coconut milk over medium heat until it starts to boil.
- Add 1/2 cup of blackberries and 5-6 basil leaves.
- Stir the mixture until the blackberries have broken down and the basil has infused into the mixture.
- Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool down to room temperature.
- Add 1/2 cup of the mixture to a glass filled with ice.
- Fill the rest of the glass with carbonated water.
- Stir well and enjoy!
How to Make Cokes Using Different Types of Carbonated Water
Did you know that the type of carbonated water you use can change the taste of your coke? Here are some types of carbonated water you can try:
Different Types of Carbonated Water:
- Soda water
- Club soda
- Seltzer water
- Mineral water
Recipe:
- Using any recipe provided in this article, mix all the ingredients except for the carbonated water in a bowl.
- Add 4 cups of the type of carbonated water you chose and stir well.
- Using a funnel, pour the coke mixture into glass bottles and refrigerate for at least 2 days before consuming.
How to Make Specialty Cokes at Home
If you’re a fan of specialty cokes, you’ll be happy to know you can make them at home. Here are some recipes to try:
Different Types of Specialty Cokes:
- Cherry coke
- Vanilla coke
Recipe for Cherry Coke:
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of high-fructose corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of caramel color, 1 tablespoon of caffeine, 1 tablespoon of phosphoric acid, and 1 tablespoon of citric acid.
- Add 1 tablespoon of natural cherry flavoring and stir well.
- Using any recipe provided in this article, add 4 cups of carbonated water and mix well.
- Using a funnel, pour the cherry coke mixture into glass bottles and refrigerate for at least 2 days before consuming.
Recipe for Vanilla Coke:
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of high-fructose corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of caramel color, 1 tablespoon of caffeine, 1 tablespoon of phosphoric acid, and 1 tablespoon of citric acid.
- Add 1 tablespoon of natural vanilla flavoring and stir well.
- Using any recipe provided in this article, add 4 cups of carbonated water and mix well.
- Using a funnel, pour the vanilla coke mixture into glass bottles and refrigerate for at least 2 days before consuming.
Conclusion
Thanks to this article, you have a variety of options to make your own coke right at home. Whether you want to stick with traditional ingredients, experiment with uncommon ones, or make diet or specialty cokes, these recipes have you covered.