Classic Soda Syrup (Simple Cola-Style Base)

Name: Classic Soda Syrup (Simple Cola-Style Base)
Ingredients: 400 g Granulated sugar; 400 ml Water; from 2 limes Lime zest; from 1 lemon Lemon zest; 1 Cinnamon stick; 1 tsp Whole coriander seeds; ¼ tsp Nutmeg (freshly grated); 1 g (≈250 mg per 250 ml finished drink) Caffeine powder (food-grade); 1–2 tsp Caramel color (optional)

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Classic Soda Syrup (Simple Cola-Style Base)

Nutrition (per serving)

200Calories

0 gProtein

50 gCarbs

0 gFat

48 gSugar

50 mgSalt

Ingredients

400 g Granulated sugar
400 ml Water
from 2 limes Lime zest
from 1 lemon Lemon zest
1 Cinnamon stick
1 tsp Whole coriander seeds
¼ tsp Nutmeg (freshly grated)
1 g (≈250 mg per 250 ml finished drink) Caffeine powder (food-grade)
1–2 tsp Caramel color (optional)

Method

Combine sugar and water in saucepan → heat over medium, stirring until sugar fully dissolves.
Add lime zest, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, nutmeg → bring to gentle simmer.
Simmer 10–15 minutes (do not boil hard) → remove from heat → let steep 30–60 minutes.
Strain through fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth → discard solids.
Stir in caffeine powder until dissolved (handle carefully – very concentrated).
Optional: add caramel color for classic cola look → stir well.
Cool completely → pour into clean glass bottle → refrigerate up to 3–4 weeks.
To serve: mix 1 part syrup with 4–5 parts carbonated water → stir gently → serve over ice.
Makes ≈600 ml syrup — base for homemade cola-style soda (adjust spices/caffeine to taste).