Homemade Cola Soda!

Another holiday season is upon us and this time of year always seems to bring with it an excess of sugar, processed foods, and more chemicals than our bodies know what to do with! 

We still enjoy indulging in some treats this time of year, but it’s more fun when we can control the amount of chemicals ingested. 

Our family made the viral Coca Cola recipe and it’s truly amazing how close to the store bought soda this truly tastes (without the nasty high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, phosphoric acid, etc.)! When we’re craving soda, we will definitely be making this again!!!!

Check out the recipe here:

Homemade Cola Syrup

Ingredients:

•     1 Cup Organic Coconut Sugar or Organic Brown Sugar 

•     1 Cup Filtered Water 

•     2 Organic Cinnamon Sticks

•     Peel of 1 Organic Lemon 

•     Peel of 1 Organic Orange

• Peel of 1 Organic Lime

•     ¼ Teaspoon Organic Ground Nutmeg 

• 1 Teaspoon Bitters

• 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 

•     Unflavored Sparkling Water

•     Ice — for serving

Instructions:

•     Combine Sugar + Water in a small pot and bring to a simmer.

•     Add Cinnamon Sticks, Citrus Peels, and Nutmeg.

•     Simmer 10–15 minutes, until slightly thickened.

• Add Bitters and Vanilla Extract and stir until mixed thoroughly. 

•     Strain and let cool in a glass jar in the refrigerator. 

• Once your mixture is cooled, mix 2–3 tablespoons of syrup with 1 cup of sparkling water.

•     Adjust sweetness or strength to taste.

• Enjoy!

Homemade Cola