Of course, the secret of producing the original drink is kept by the producers themselves in the deepest secrecy. Of course, this is a trade secret, something like a military one, which cannot be revealed to anyone under any conditions and circumstances. But today we will play the role of culinary agents 007, spies who reveal the secret of how to make Coca-Cola at home with your own hands, what ingredients you need to take for this purpose, how to mix it correctly to get a drink that is identical in taste.
A bit of history and theory
As you know, Coca-Cola is recognized as the most famous and expensive brand in the world among manufacturers (according to international research agencies in 2005-2015). The drink itself is sold successfully in more than 200 countries around the world. According to the official legend, Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta (USA) in 1886. The main ingredients of the original recipe included coca leaves (the very ones from which the drug is produced!) And the nuts of the cola tree growing in the tropics. In the beginning, the drink was sold in a pharmacy, and it was bought rather weakly (the revenue of the first year of sales was only $50). And already in 1902, the drink becomes the most famous in the United States. Subsequently, fresh coca leaves were no longer added as part of the fight against cocaine in the country. Other well-known ingredients include caffeine and caramel coloring, cinnamon and lime, vanilla and orange oil. They say even a certain amount of alcohol.
Today we will also consider how to make Coca-Cola at home. The ingredients that we will use, of course, have nothing to do with coca leaves. But to taste, we assure you, it will turn out no worse than the well-known original composition. There are several ways to make Coca-Cola at home. All drinks are very tasty. Let's consider some.
How to make Coca-Cola at home. Recipe #1
For this recipe you will need: 100 g of dry ground chicory (as for preparing a small bottle of rosehip syrup and blueberry syrup, granulated sugar and one and a half liters of the simplest drinking sparkling water (not salty).
We pour one glass of soda from the bottle. Pour three large spoons of chicory into a bowl. Then - 5 tablespoons with a slide of sugar. Two tablespoons of rosehip syrup. One large spoonful of blueberry syrup. Pour a glass of soda and mix thoroughly so that both chicory and sugar are completely dissolved. We filter the resulting mixture through a layer of gauze folded in half. A little bit of the dressing mixture, in a thin stream, we begin to pour back into the bottle with. Only this must be done carefully, since with a very fast transfusion, a thick foam is formed that crawls out of the bottle. After the complete pouring of the dressing mixture into the bottle, the water in it acquires a “coca-cola” characteristic color, quite close to the original. Here's how to make Coke at home. Everything is quite simple, and the ingredients are very affordable. So, we go to the nearest supermarket, buy what we need and prepare, for example, for a children's holiday (five bottles at once).
It is desirable to drink chilled and immediately, since during long-term storage the gas quickly evaporates, leaving just sweet tasty water. Maximum - half a day in the refrigerator. In general, such Coca-Cola is good both at parties and at all kinds of holidays arranged for children, as an alternative to the original.
How to make Coca-Cola at home №2
Probably everyone has their own ideas about the taste of this drink. Because the composition below is significantly different from the previous version, but also tasty. Actually, this is not even the drink itself, but Coca-Cola syrup, from which it can be prepared. This syrup is stored in the refrigerator for a long time, which also differs from the above drink.
We will need: one liter of pure water, one lemon, lime, orange, two tablespoons of lemon zest (grated from a lemon), a little cinnamon, a whole kilogram of granulated sugar on the tip of a knife, vanilla on the tip of a knife, a third of a glass of Heinz BBQ sauce.
We start cooking. Pour a liter of water into a container, pour spices and zest there. Then, stirring, pour in all the sugar until completely dissolved and cook (do not boil!) On the smallest fire for a very short time. Remove from heat, pour in lime, lemon, orange juice. Adding BBQ. Mix everything again and chill. When the mixture has cooled, strain on a double gauze. The syrup is ready. Finally cool it in the refrigerator. Before serving, we throw a few ice cubes into a glass, pour half a glass of syrup and half a glass of soda without additives or soda.
How to make Coca-Cola at home for adults: add a few spoons to the same glass
Coca Cola is rightly considered a truly American drink. The company that invented it has won the respect and affection of fans around the world. This drink has become so popular that only the founders and the US tax office can know the exact earnings of the company.
Thanks to the widespread distribution network of Coca-Cola around the world, this delicious drink is known to almost all people, and it is impossible to count the fans at all. Children especially like cola because it has a pronounced taste, and some children cannot imagine life without it at all.
Since this product is very popular, many manufacturers try to create a drink recipe that most closely resembles the taste of Coca Cola. However, the company keeps the secret of its manufacture very strictly and no one has yet been able to completely repeat it.
Of course, you will always find this drink in stores and supermarkets, but remember that this is far from the original, so do not expect a particularly pleasant experience after drinking it.
The thing is that food prices in America and in the countries of the former Soviet Union are very different. For example, if an American is not sorry to pay two or three dollars for a 0.33-liter bottle, then for us it is too much even for a two-liter bottle.
Therefore, in order to conquer the market, manufacturers use various tricks - they add stabilizers, dyes, substitutes, which ultimately reduces the cost of production. However, most of the added cheaper components are harmful even to the health of an adult, what can we say about the fragile body of a child.
And if there is such a situation when you or your children are used to drinking Coca-Cola, then what should you do?
There is an exit!
In today's article, you will learn how to make Coca Cola at home.
Please note that there can be many cooking options, we will list only some of the original ones.
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How to make Coca Cola from citrus fruits at home?
This drink is not only very similar in taste to the original, but also benefits the body.
Required products
One liter of water.
One lemon.
Lime fruit.
Two oranges.
Two tablespoons of orange zest (this is crushed orange peel).
Three cinnamon sticks.
Two teaspoons of coriander seeds.
A pinch of ground nutmeg.
Nine hundred grams of sugar.
A pinch of vanillin or vanilla sugar.
1/4 cup brown Heinz BBQ or Kitchen Bouquet sauce (picture below shows what they look like).
How to cook
The first thing you need to do is make the syrup.
Peel the oranges from the skin and squeeze the juice out of the pulp. Leave the juice alone for now, use it later. But grind the peeled skins using a fine grater for this.
Now take a large saucepan and put two types of zest into it - freshly squeezed and dry. Then you put the cooked spices there - coriander seeds, a pinch of ground nutmeg and chopped cinnamon sticks.
Fill the dish with water, add sugar and mix.
Put on fire, wait for it to boil and cook for sixty seconds, stirring constantly.
Then turn off the heat and pour the previously squeezed juice and sauce into the mixture, add vanilla sugar.
Wait for the dish to cool, then strain it. Well, now you managed to make the basis for the drink at home.
As a result, you will get a thick syrup that you just need to dilute in carbonated mineral water to get a delicious drink as a result.
At the same time, it can be stored in the refrigerator for about two weeks, which is very useful to you in the hot season.
Lemonade used to be made from citrus juice, water and sugar. Everyone drank this soft drink with pleasure and did not worry about the harm. Thanks to the influence of advertising, Coca-Cola has become very popular. If you read the composition, you can see that it has a lot of preservatives and other chemicals. Such information is terrifying, but not many are ready to give up their favorite product. There is a way out - cook it yourself. In the article, get acquainted with the composition of this drink and learn how to make Coca-Cola at home from harmless ingredients. The recipes are so simple that even a novice cook can handle them.
A bit of history
In the twentieth century, Coca-Cola quickly rose to the peak of its popularity. This was largely due not to her taste, but to competent PR and advertising techniques. Everyone drinks this drink: children and adults, partygoers and serious careerists. And it all started in 1886, when an ordinary pharmacist from Atlanta had the idea to brew an unusual syrup.
Pemberton used cola nuts and coca leaves to make it. By the way, this is where the name Coca-Cola came from. Indians have known since ancient times that these plants help to cheer up. The pharmacist was also aware of this effect and decided to use it. Over time, the syrup became popular in the city as an addition to soda. And later, a company was created to produce this miracle drink on an industrial scale.
Revealing the Secret Ingredient
Because the people at The Coca-Cola Company were PR savvy, they came up with a trick to boost the product's popularity. A rumor was started that the composition of the drink includes one mysterious ingredient, and information about it is in a bank safe. Moreover, it can only be opened by the board of directors when they meet together. It was even said that many spies tried to uncover the secret of cola, but failed, paying with their lives.
One day the company decided to sell the drink in Turkey. And everything was going well, until one organization paid attention to it. It turned out that hiding the ingredients of the product violates Turkish law. The case went to court, and then the secret had to be revealed to the world.
Coca-Cola's secret ingredient was red food coloring, which was obtained from the processing of small insects - cochineal worms. They have been used since ancient times to give color to candies, creams and wine. In addition to cochineal, the composition of lemonade included oils of orange, lemon, cinnamon and nutmeg.
The modern composition of the drink
The usual Coca-Cola is made according to a different recipe. It contains no cola nuts, no coca extract, no dye from bugs. But even a modern coca-cola drink will amaze with its composition. I mean, in a bad way.
According to the label, the recipe for Coca-Cola contains sugar, artificial color, caffeine, flavorings, carbon dioxide, and phosphoric acid. The last ingredient, which is an excellent solvent, represents the greatest harm. It does not matter that it is contained in a meager dose. Some people drink this drink often and in large quantities. And no one canceled the effect of accumulation.
So you should think about what you drink before buying another bottle of your favorite drink. After all, it is used to remove rust, scale, wash blood and even get rid of slugs. Of course, there is nothing better than making Coca-Cola at home than using all kinds of chemicals.
Harmless Cola: Ingredients
If you decide to make a popular drink yourself, then this is the right decision. According to this recipe, you will get a delicious and refreshing lemonade without preservatives, dyes and other harmful substances. Of course, the taste will be different, but not much. In just half an hour, you will prepare a healthy drink that can be given without fear even to children.
So, before you make Coca-Cola at home, prepare the ingredients. It:
- Water - one liter.
- Lemon and lime - one by one.
- Two oranges.
- Sparkling water.
- Sugar - 300 grams.
- Natural coffee - two tablespoons. But you can not add.
- Nutmeg - a quarter of a teaspoon.
- Cinnamon - three sticks. Or a teaspoon of ground.
- Coriander beans - a teaspoon. Or two teaspoons ground.
- Vanilla essence - half a teaspoon.
Preparing a drink for coloring
First, let's prepare sugar caramel, which is needed to color our homemade Coca-Cola drink. In advance, next to the stove, put a glass of very hot water. Later you will understand why this is necessary. Pour sugar (five tablespoons) into a deep saucepan or frying pan and pour a little water (a tablespoon will be enough). Keep on low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula.
Caramel is prepared very quickly - in just five minutes. Can burn quickly, so do not move away from the stove. First, the water will evaporate, and the sugar will dry out and resemble salt. If he gathered in lumps or dried up to the bottom, then do not worry, this is normal. The main thing - do not stop stirring. Then the caramel will start to melt. The sugar lumps will stop sticking and dissolve. From this point on, it is important not to miss the browning of the caramel, which occurs in a matter of seconds. If it turns black, then homemade Coca-Cola will turn out tasteless.
As soon as the caramel turns dark brown and starts bubbling, you should immediately pour the glass of water into it, which was mentioned earlier. Do this carefully, otherwise hot splashes will fall on you. Stirring constantly, keep the mixture on high heat for another half a minute. Color for soda is ready.
We make the second component of the drink
Soak citrus fruits in warm water and scrub thoroughly with a brush to remove wax. Peel the zest in a thin layer with a grater or knife. Delete the white layer. Squeeze out the juice from the rest.
Pour sugar, coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon and zest with a liter of boiling water. Keep on fire for a minute. In this recipe, sugar is calculated for a product of medium sweetness. Therefore, you can increase or decrease the amount as you wish. We just tell you how to make Coca-Cola at home, but you have to decide for yourself whether it will be cloying or slightly sweet.
Add vanilla extract to the resulting mixture, pour in citrus juice and caramel for coloring, which was prepared earlier. Turn off the fire. Grind coffee, pour boiling water and leave for ten minutes. Then strain and add to the prepared mixture. Coffee gives lemonade its characteristic taste. If you do not drink this drink or prepare water for children, just do not add it.
The syrup needs to be infused and cooled, so put it in the refrigerator for several hours, and even better - at night. Serve Coca-Cola in a special way. Fill a glass halfway with syrup and top up with sparkling water. Garnish with ice cubes and mint leaves, if desired.
Who lived in Soviet times, he remembers the Baikal lemonade. This is a tonic natural drink with herbs, a good alternative to Coca-Cola. Try it yourself and see how delicious it is. Half of the ingredients can be purchased at the pharmacy, and the rest is likely to be found at home.
So, you will need:
- ten grams of St. John's wort;
- ten grams of eleutherococcus;
- ten grams of licorice root (can be taken in powder);
- ten grams of fir needles;
- juice of half a lemon;
- two hundred grams of sugar (or stevia powder);
- three liters of water.
Do not be afraid that you will get Coke with the taste of the forest. Notes of herbs will be barely perceptible and will not spoil the drink.
Preparing an herbal alternative
First you need to prepare the infusion. Place the herbs in a bowl and stir. In the meantime, boil water. Pour the herbal collection with it and leave to infuse for three hours.
Strain the cooled mixture and bring back to a boil. Add lemon juice and sugar. When it dissolves, turn off the flame. If everything is done correctly, then the color of the drink will be darkish. You can try replacing ordinary water with mineral water. Better yet, use a siphon to refill the lemonade with gas.
As you can see, the recipes are very simple and do not require special knowledge. And most importantly - as a result, natural and tasty drinks are obtained.
Helpful Hints
Coca Cola is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Every year in more than 160 countries, 6 billion liters of this drink are sold.
You can clean not only fabric, but oil stains from the garage floor. Let the drink soak into the stains and then mop the floor.
3. Wash windows
Another problem that Coca-Cola can handle is dusty windows. The citric acid in the drink, which is present in almost all cleaning chemicals, will make this job easier for you. So don't throw away the rest of the Coca-Cola, but use it for window sills as well.
4. Get rid of insects
The pleasant smell of the drink, which attracts people so much, also affects insects. Insect pests such as cockroaches and ants will hiss in the drink and flip their legs up after taking a dip in Coca-Cola.
In India, for example, many farmers use Coca-Cola to get rid of agricultural pests, including snails and slugs.
5. Bleach and curl hair
You can try using Coca-Cola on strands of hair that are darker than you would like. You can give yourself some highlights, as Coca-Cola will lightly bleach your hair without using the more dangerous hydrogen peroxide.
In addition, rinsing your hair with Coca-Cola can emphasize the natural waviness of the hair.
6. Remove chewing gum from hair
Do not panic if the chewing gum suddenly sticks to your hair. Pour a little Coca-Cola on the place where the gum stuck and leave for a few minutes. You can remove chewing gum from hair without using scissors.
7. Reduce Itching
If your skin is itchy from an insect sting, a bee sting, or a jellyfish sting, a small amount of Coca-Cola can neutralize the pain.
8. Clean the dishes
After long and frequent use, dishes often darken and become stained. If you do not want to scrub and rub the surface for a long time, pour the Coca-Cola and leave for a few minutes. The chemicals in the drink will dissolve deep-seated dirt and your dishes will shine again.
9. Remove rust
You can use Coke to loosen tough and rusty bolts, buckles, and other metal objects. The phosphoric acid in the drink will cause the corrosion process and the rust will come off more easily.
Use a cloth, sponge, or aluminum foil (if the item is very large) soaked in Coca-Cola and rub it into the rust. If the item is small, dip it into the drink. After that, rinse the residue with water.
10.Means for thawing
You can defrost ice that has formed on your windshield in cold weather. Just pour the drink and leave it for a few minutes and the ice will melt on its own.
