Subj : Co' Cola was: Extra Sweet
To   : Ben Collver
From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Oct 27 2025 04:00 am

-=> Ben Collver wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> Title: Onion Soup w/Coke
 DD> 7 oz Coca-Cola(original bottle) *
 DD> * Nearly impossible to find. Substitute a "mini Coke" in the 7 1/2 oz
 DD> size.

 BC> I've been told that Mexican Coke can be found on Scamazon and in
 BC> Mexican grocery stores.  Here's a recipe for OpenCola.  Just like Coke,
 BC> it does *not* contain any kola nut.

Also Wally World, Target, Kroger, Lowes, Costco, Home Depot, etc. I get mine at
Sav-A-Lot (discount.no-frills stupormarkup) or Dollar Generous.

 BC> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

 BC>       Title: OpenCola Version 1.1.3
 BC>  Categories: Beverages
 BC>       Yield: 24 Liters

Here's the original from:
ttps://vintageamericancocktails.com/coca-cola-recipe/

With links to the NPR archived broadcast.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Coca-Cola: Original 1886 Recipe
 Categories: 
      Yield: 24 servings

MMMMM---------------------7X FLAVOR BASE-----------------------------
      8 oz Everclear (190 High Proof
           - Neutral Spirit)
    1/5 ts Orange oil
    1/3 ts Lemon oil
   1/10 ts Nutmeg oil
   1/10 ts Coriander oil
   1/10 ts Cinnamon oil
   1/10 ts Neroli oil

MMMMM---------------IMITATION COCA LEAF EXTRACT----------------------
      6 oz Evercleaar
      4 tb Yerba mate
      2 tb Bay leaf

MMMMM-------------------1886 COCA-COLA SYRUP-------------------------
     14 oz Hot water
      3 c  White sugar
      1 ts Citric acid
      2 ts Lime juice
    400 mg Caffeine
  2 1/2 oz Imitation Coca Leaf Extract
      2 ts Caramel coloring
      1 tsp Vanilla extract
    1/3 ts 7x Flavor Base

MMMMM---------------------1886 COCA-COLA-----------------------------
      2 oz Coca-Cola syrup
    1/5 ts Acid phosphate
     10 oz Soda water

  In a large, heat-resistant mixing bowl, combine white
  sugar, citric acid, hot water, lime juice, caffeine, and
  caramel coloring.

  In a glass jar, combine a high-proof neutral spirit,
  orange oil, lemon oil, nutmeg oil, coriander oil,
  cinnamon oil, and neroli oil. Blend the oil and ethanol
  mixture.

  Add 30 drops (1.5 mLs) of 7x coca-cola flavor to the
  syrup.

  Add vanilla extract to the syrup.

  To make a drink combine 2 oz (60 mLs) Coca-Cola Syrup,
  0.2 tsp (1 ml) acid Phosphate, and 10 oz (300 mLs) Soda
  Water.

  John Pemberton (the actual originator)

  RECIPE FROM: https://vintageamericancocktails.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

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