Useful tips
Coca-Cola is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Every year, 6 billion liters of this drink are sold in more than 160 countries.
You can clean not only fabric, but also oil stains from your garage floor. Let the drink soak into the stains and then mop the floor.
3. Clean the windows
Another task that Coca-Cola can handle is dusty windows. The citric acid in the drink, which is present in almost all cleaning chemicals, will make this job easier for you. So don’t throw out the leftover Coca-Cola, but use it for window sills as well.
4. Get rid of insects
The pleasant smell of the drink, which so attracts people, also affects insects. Pests such as cockroaches and ants will hiss in the drink and throw up their legs after taking a dip in Coca-Cola.
In India, for example, many farmers use Coca-Cola to get rid of agricultural pests, including snails and slugs.
5. Bleaching and curling hair
You can try using Coca-Cola on hair strands that are darker than you would like. You'll be able to give yourself a little highlight because Coca-Cola will lightly bleach your hair without using the more dangerous hydrogen peroxide.
Additionally, rinsing your hair with Coca-Cola can enhance your hair's natural wavy nature.
6. Removes gum from hair
Don't panic if gum suddenly sticks to your hair. Pour some Coca-Cola onto the area where the gum is stuck and leave for a few minutes. You can remove chewing gum from hair without using scissors.
7. Reduce itching
If your skin is itchy due to an insect, bee or jellyfish sting, a small amount of Coca-Cola may help relieve the pain.
8. Clean the dishes
After long and frequent use, dishes often become dark and stained. If you don't want to scrub and scrub the surface for a long time, pour in the Coca-Cola and let sit for a few minutes. The chemicals in the drink will dissolve deep-seated dirt, leaving your dishes sparkling again.
9. Removes rust
You can use Coca-Cola to loosen hard and rusty bolts, buckles, and other metal objects. The phosphoric acid in the drink will cause a corrosion process, and the rust will come off more easily.
Use a rag, sponge or aluminum foil (if the item is very large) soaked in Coca-Cola and rub into the rust. If the item is small, dip it into a mug of drink. After this, rinse the residue with water.
10. Thawing agent
You can defrost ice that has formed on your windshield in cold weather. Just pour the drink and leave for a few minutes, and the ice will melt on its own.
Dear friends! I recently posted a recipe for homemade Fanta and promised the girls that I would also try to make Coca-Cola. I tried it and... I was very pleased with the result. The result is a very tasty, very refreshing summer drink without a single preservative or coloring. The taste, of course, differs from the store-bought one, but the similarities are still there! There is a hint of the well-known Cola in the drink) Despite many step-by-step photos and descriptions, it takes no more than 30 minutes to prepare the syrup.
Ingredients for “Drink a la Coca-Cola with your own hands”:
- — 1 l
- (small) - 1 piece
- — 1 PC
- — 2 pcs
- (preferably in sticks. At worst, ground cinnamon - 1 tsp.) - 3 pcs.
- (preferably in grains. If ground - 1 tsp.) - 2 tsp.
- (ground) - 1/4 tsp.
- (of which 5 tbsp for caramel, the rest for syrup) - 300 g
- — 2 tbsp. l.
- — 1/2 tsp.
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Number of servings: 4
Nutritional and energy value:
Recipe for “Do-it-yourself drink a la Coca-Cola”:
First we prepare the “color” for Coca-Cola. I didn’t want to use any dyes, so I decided to color the Cola with sugar. So, place a glass of hot water next to the stove (you will need it at the end). Pour 1 tablespoon of water into the bottom of a deep saucepan or frying pan and add 5 tablespoons of sugar. Place over very low heat, stirring constantly. This is how caramel sauce is prepared (also called “zhenka”). For those who have never burned sugar, I will describe the process in detail. It is very easy. Takes no more than 5 minutes.
First, the water will evaporate, the sugar will dry out and will resemble salt in appearance))
The sugar may clump and dry out a little in the pan. We don't worry. That's how it should be. Don't forget to stir the sugar with a spatula all the time.
Then the sugar will begin to “get wet” and melt. Continue stirring with a spatula. At this point, all the lumps will melt, the sugar will stop sticking to the pan and will begin to darken.
It gets dark very quickly! It is important not to let it go black. As soon as we saw that our syrup had turned dark brown and bubbles appeared, we immediately pour in a glass of hot water. Pour in carefully, as the mixture is hot and it will “splash” (so you don’t get burned by the splashes). We need water so that the mixture does not harden, but remains liquid. Boil this mixture over high heat for 20-30 seconds and turn off the heat. All. Coca-Cola brown "color" is ready. By the way, don’t worry, the pan is easy to clean after burning))
Wash your citrus fruits very thoroughly! It’s even better to keep it in warm water with the addition of 2 tsp. soda for about 5 minutes, and then wash with a brush. Remove the zest very thinly with a knife or grater, without touching the white, bitter layer of the fruit.
Of course, the secret of producing the original drink is kept in the deepest secrecy by the producers themselves. Of course, this is a commercial secret, something like a military secret, which cannot be revealed to anyone under any conditions or circumstances. But today we will play the role of culinary agents 007, spies, revealing the secret of how to make Coca-Cola at home with our own hands, what ingredients you need to take for this purpose, how to mix it correctly to get a drink that tastes identical.
A little history and theory
As you know, Coca-Cola is recognized as the most famous and expensive brand in the world among manufacturers (according to international research agencies 2005-2015). The drink itself is sold successfully in more than 200 countries around the world. According to the official legend, Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta (USA) in 1886. The main ingredients of the original recipe included coca leaves (the same ones from which the drug is produced!) and nuts from the cola tree, which grows in the tropics. At the beginning, the drink was sold in pharmacies, and it was bought rather poorly (revenue for the first year of sales was only $50). And already in 1902 the drink became the most famous in the USA. Subsequently, fresh coca leaves were no longer added as part of the fight against cocaine in the country. Other well-known ingredients include caffeine and caramel coloring, cinnamon and lime, vanilla and orange oil. They say even a certain amount of alcohol.
Today we’ll look at how to make Coca-Cola at home. The ingredients that we will use, of course, have nothing to do with coca leaves. But we assure you that the taste will be no worse than the well-known original composition. There are several ways to make Coca-Cola at home. All drinks are very tasty. Let's look at some.
How to make Coca-Cola at home. Recipe No. 1
For this recipe you will need: 100 g of dry ground chicory (as for preparing a small bottle of rosehip syrup and blueberry syrup), granulated sugar and one and a half liters of the simplest drinking carbonated water (not salted).
Pour one glass of soda from the bottle. Pour three large spoons of chicory into a bowl. Then - 5 heaped spoons of sugar. Two tablespoons of rosehip syrup. One large spoon of blueberry syrup. Pour a glass of soda and mix thoroughly so that both chicory and sugar are completely dissolved. Filter the resulting mixture through a layer of gauze folded in half. Little by little, in a thin stream, we begin to pour the dressing mixture back into the bottle. Only this must be done carefully, since when pouring very quickly, a thick foam forms that comes out of the bottle. After the filling mixture is completely poured into the bottle, the water in it acquires a “Coca-Cola” characteristic color, quite close to the original. Here's how to make Coca-Cola at home. It's quite simple and the ingredients are quite affordable. So, we go to the nearest supermarket, buy what we need and prepare it, for example, for a children’s party (five bottles at once).
It is advisable to drink it chilled and immediately, since during long-term storage the gas evaporates quite quickly, leaving just sweet, tasty water. Maximum - half a day in the refrigerator. In general, this kind of Coca-Cola is good at parties and at all kinds of celebrations organized for children, as an alternative to the original.
How to make Coca-Cola at home No. 2
Probably everyone has their own ideas about the taste of this drink. Because the composition below differs significantly from the previous version, but is also tasty. Actually, it’s not even the drink itself, but the Coca-Cola syrup from which it can be made. This syrup is stored in the refrigerator for quite a long time, which also differs from the above drink.
We will need: one liter of clean water, one lemon, lime, orange, two tablespoons of lemon zest (grated from the lemon), a little cinnamon, a whole kilogram of granulated sugar on the tip of a knife, vanilla on the tip of a knife, a third of a glass of Heinz BBQ sauce.
Let's start cooking. Pour a liter of water into a container, pour spices and zest into it. Then, stirring, add all the sugar until completely dissolved and cook (do not boil!) on the lowest heat for a very short time. Remove from heat, add lime, lemon, and orange juice. We also add BBQ. Mix everything again and cool. When the mixture has cooled, strain onto double cheesecloth. The syrup is ready. Finally cool it in the refrigerator. Before serving, throw a few ice cubes into a glass, pour in half a glass of syrup and half a glass of plain soda or soda.
How to make Coca-Cola at home for adults: add a few spoons to the same glass
What is the most famous soft drink in the world? Of course, Coca Cola! We all perceive it as something special, truly invigorating and refreshing. Today, the Coca-Cola company is the undisputed leader in the soft drink market, producing over 40 billion bottles and cans of this drink every month! Coca-Cola is so loved that 8,000 glasses are drunk every second around the world! The statistics are impressive, but most of the people who drink this drink still do not know everything about Coca-Cola. In our article we will tell you about what this extremely popular drink is made from. In addition, we will talk in detail about the benefits and harms of its components. And finally, we will offer you several recipes for making Coca Cola at home.
What is Coca Cola made from?
Coca Cola is the world's most expensive brand due to the unique recipe of the drink, which was invented by the American doctor John Pemberton in 1886. Until now, no one has learned the full recipe for Coca-Cola; only 10 people working in this company know about it. But first things first. It is worth saying that the Coca-Cola drink was originally conceived as a medicinal drink, having a powerful tonic effect due to the combination of two strongest components in it - an extract from cola nuts and dry leaves of the narcotic coca plant. In fact, this is where the name “Coca Cola” comes from.
Later, the use of coca leaves was banned and they were replaced with similar-tasting ingredients. Interestingly, the initial taste of the drink was so disgusting that it had to be muffled with something. This was achieved by adding various oils, herbs, sugar and extracts. Until 1893, the production of Coca-Cola was artisanal; this drink was made exclusively for pharmacies. However, on January 31, 1893, everything changed: the talented entrepreneur Asa Kendler bought the original Coca-Cola recipe from Pemberton’s widow and registered The Coca-Cola Company in Georgia. By the way, the logo, which was invented by the American Frank Robinson at that time, is still used today. Significant years for the company were 1915, when the drink began to be bottled in glass bottles, and 1969, when the drink was also sold in aluminum cans. Today the company is a global industrial giant with enormous capacity and turnover.
Many people are still struggling with the question of what Coca-Cola is made from, and some success has still been achieved. The answer lies in a letter from John Pemberton to his wife. There he described in detail how to make cola. According to his own notes, real Coca Cola is made from kola nut extracts, dried coca leaves, lemon oil, lime oil, nutmeg oil, nutmeg extract, vanillin, citrus acid, orange extract, neroli oil and caffeine.
Modern Coca-Cola consists of 99% water with carbon dioxide, sugar coloring, phosphoric acid and caffeine - this can be read on the drink packaging. However, all the “salt” is contained in a substance that makes up 1% of the drink - it is called “Merhandiz-7”. Only a select few know the full recipe, but it is known that the composition of Coca-Cola necessarily includes oils of lemon, lime, orange, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, bitter orange flowers and coriander.
Harm of Coca Cola
At first glance, there is nothing wrong with the composition of cola, but this is only an appearance! The harm of Coca Cola is undeniable! Let's take a closer look at what a bottle of cola contains, and what effect the components known to the world have on the human body.
So, the most harmless component of Coca Cola is water. It is carbonated with carbon dioxide, which has an irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, which is fraught with inflammatory processes and heartburn.
In addition, Coca Cola contains a lot of sugar, which we do not pay any attention to. When we eat a piece of cake, we know that it contains a lot of calories, and we try to stop in time. But no one takes a bottle of cola into account, although its calorie content is similar to that of a cake! Excess sugar negatively affects the condition of teeth and intestines, leading to obesity and acne. In addition, manufacturers often replace colors with artificial substances that stimulate thirst and encourage us to purchase more and more soft drinks. In large doses, a sugar substitute leads to nervous disorders, depression and mental retardation.
Similar to sugar, phosphoric acid is harmful to teeth and intestines, especially for those with high acidity. If it is consumed uncontrollably, calcium begins to be washed out of the bones - the body uses calcium to try to neutralize the incoming acid. And a lack of calcium can lead to problems with bones and teeth.
Another component of Coca Cola, caffeine in small doses has a tonic effect on the body, but if consumed incorrectly, it causes sleep disturbances and anxiety, and also destroys bone tissue. In addition, caffeine is a kind of drug that you can get used to.
Thus, even without touching on any secret components, we can conclude that Coca Cola should under no circumstances be your constant companion! From time to time you can afford a glass, but it is better to replace cola with juice or prepare something similar to coca cola at home.
Coca Cola at home
Based on the fact that we know some of the essential beneficial components in the form of oils and extracts, we can try to prepare cola with our own hands. We are happy to share with you ideas on how to make cola at home from citrus fruits, as well as based on herbs.
To prepare citrus Coca-Cola, take:
- water – 2 l
- lemons – 2 pcs.
- limes – 2 pcs.
- oranges – 4 pcs.
- dry orange and lemon zest - 4 tbsp. spoons
- cinnamon sticks – 6 pcs.
- coriander seeds – 4 teaspoons
- grated nutmeg – 1 pinch
- sugar – 1.5 kg
- Kitchen Bouquet or Heinz BBQ brown sauces - 0.5 cups
- vanillin – 1 teaspoon
First, squeeze the juice out of all the citrus fruits, remove the peel from them and chop it.
Place fresh and dry zest, broken cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg in a saucepan, add water mixed with sugar and boil, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
After this time, turn off the heat, pour all the citrus juice, sauce into the pan and add vanillin.
The second recipe is more similar to the Russian drink “Baikal”. For it you will need:
- fresh herb St. John's wort – 20 g
- licorice root or powder – 20 g
- dried fir needles – 20 g
- Eleutherococcus herb – 20 g
- juice of 1 lemon
- sugar – 500 g
- water – 3 l
Prepare a herbal infusion: to do this, put all the herbs in a saucepan and pour boiling water, then leave for 4 hours.
After this, filter the infusion, add lemon juice, sugar and bring to a boil. Mix well and cool. This drink can be diluted with soda and drunk cold, or not diluted at all and drunk as tea. Now you know how to make homemade cola yourself. We wish you success in your preparation!
Coca-Cola has not lost its popularity for many years in a row. Probably each of us has tried it at least once in our lives: some people really like it, others out of curiosity. By the way, now cola is used not only for its intended purpose, but as a cleaning agent and even as a remedy against bugs. Perhaps that's why its price has risen so much...
Homemade Coca-Cola recipe
To prepare this sweet drink you will need: 1.5 liters of sparkling water, 2 tablespoons of blueberry syrup, 2 tablespoons of rosehip syrup, 5 tablespoons of sugar and 3 tablespoons of chicory.
First of all, mix all the syrups along with the chicory in a large container, adding a little water. Stir the resulting mixture thoroughly and make sure there are no lumps. When the pulp becomes homogeneous, filter it several times.
Now you need to let the drink rest. Leave the mixture in a cool place for a couple of minutes. And finally, the most crucial moment - very carefully pour sparkling water into the filtered slurry. This procedure creates a lot of foam, so work slowly.
If everything went well, Coca-Cola is ready. Place the drink in the refrigerator for several hours and enjoy your favorite taste, which, by the way, is slightly different from the original. You understand - it’s still handmade.
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