Cola Syrup

Next time don’t add any sugar - just make the syrup then add stevia before carbonating/adding club soda. Recipe from here. Add bourbon and lime for cocktail :P

Cola syrup:

• 1 quart water

• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime

• Finely grated zest and juice of 2 oranges

• 3 large (5-inch) cinnamon sticks, broken into small pieces

• 2 tablespoons dried bitter orange peel

• 2 teaspoons coriander seed

• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon gum arabic (optional)

• 2 pounds sugar

• 1/4 cup browning sauce, such as Kitchen Bouquet

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine the water, lemon zest, lime zest, orange zest, cinnamon, bitter orange peel, coriander seed, nutmeg, and gum arabic (if using) in a large saucepan. Whisk together until the gum arabic dissolves. Stir in the sugar and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Boil for 1 minute.

Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon, lime, and orange juices, along with the browning sauce and vanilla. Let cool, then strain.

This syrup will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.