COLA SYRUP

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Provided by Julia Moskin

Yield About 3 cups syrup

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

Grated zest of 2 medium oranges
Grated zest of 1 large lime
Grated zest of 1 large lemon
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
1 section of a star anise pod, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 one-and-a-half-inch piece vanilla bean, split
1/4 teaspoon citric acid (available at health food stores, or canning supply stores or kingarthurflour.com)
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon (packed) light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon caramel color powder, optional available at kingarthurflourcom

Steps:

In a heavy pot over medium heat, bring 2 cups water to a simmer with the zests, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, lavender, ginger, vanilla and citric acid. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
In a food processor, whirl the sugars together for one minute (this will help them dissolve), then transfer to a large bowl. If using caramel color, sprinkle it over the sugar.
Line a sieve or colander with a double thickness of cheesecloth and place over the bowl. Pour the contents of the pot through the sieve. Carefully gather up the corners of the cheesecloth and twist the top to close. Use a spoon to press the bundle against the sieve, squeezing out all the flavorful liquid.
Stir the syrup and let cool, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes. Transfer to containers and keep refrigerated. To make a soda, pour 1/4 cup syrup over ice and add 1 cup seltzer. Stir.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 79 grams

Mridodi Rajesh

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This is a great recipe for cola syrup. It's easy to make and it tastes great. I've used it to make cola, root beer, and even Dr. Pepper. It's a great way to save money and it's so much healthier than store-bought soda.

Sgara Singh

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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's delicious! I've already made it twice and my family loves it.

Laura Greenwood

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This was a great recipe! I've been looking for a good cola syrup recipe for a while now and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and it tastes great.

M. Abdullah

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I made this syrup last night and it was a hit! My kids loved it and said it tasted just like the cola they get at the store. I'm so glad I found this recipe.

Ramel Thompson

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This is the best cola syrup recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the real thing. I've used it to make cola, root beer, and even Dr. Pepper. It's a great way to save money and it's so much healthier than store-bought so

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