Cola Syrup Recipe

Name: Cola Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Grated zest of 2 medium oranges; Grated zest of 1 large lime; Grated zest of 1 large lemon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ 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

Servings: persons

Grated zest of 2 medium oranges
Grated zest of 1 large lime
Grated zest of 1 large lemon
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ 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

1
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.
2
Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
3
In a food processor, whirl the sugars together for one minute (this will help them dissolve), then transfer to a large bowl.
4
If using caramel color, sprinkle it over the sugar.
5
Line a sieve or colander with a double thickness of cheesecloth and place over the bowl.
6
Pour the contents of the pot through the sieve.
7
Carefully gather up the corners of the cheesecloth and twist the top to close.
8
Use a spoon to press the bundle against the sieve, squeezing out all the flavorful liquid.
9
Stir the syrup and let cool, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes.
10
Transfer to containers and keep refrigerated.
11
To make a soda, pour 1/4 cup syrup over ice and add 1 cup seltzer.
12
Stir.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Grated zest of 2 medium oranges, Grated zest of 1 large lime, Grated zest of 1 large lemon, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Cola Syrup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cola Syrup

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