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Diet Coke Recipe
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Ingredients
For the Syrup:
- 2 cups monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses
- 2 cups water divided
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 pieces orange peel
- 2 pieces lemon peel
- 2 pieces lime peel
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 star anise
For Serving:
- 1 tablespoon syrup per glass
- Ice
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- Combine 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses with 2 tablespoons of the water, then stir into 2 cups monk fruit sweetener in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over low, stirring constantly, until fully melted and slightly darkened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour in the remaining water (1¾ cups) and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Stir in 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 pieces each of orange, lemon, and lime peel, ½ teaspoon coriander seeds, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 star anise.
- Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup lightly coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar. Let cool completely before refrigerating.
- Serve by adding 1 tablespoon of syrup to a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water, stir well, and enjoy.
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I tried making this yesterday and I am pleasantly surprised by the taste! I had to add more syrup than the recipe, but I like the taste and I like knowing what’s in it. And from what I’ve read, coke has nanoparticles in it and I quit them altogether. This is a nice alternative!
Debbie!!! I'm so glad you tried this and enjoyed it (: I agree, I like knowing exactly where my food is coming from and what's going into it.