Over the weekend National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" released what is believed to be the secret formula for Coca-Cola. Unlike many Americans I was not weened on Coke (or Pepsi) or any sweet drinks. But I have vivid memories of the Pepsi Challange advertising campaign that pitted the two soda giants against one another in blind taste tests across the country. Two forbidden treasures hidden behind a screen in a mall parking lot where woman wobbled over and sipped and screamed "Pepsi! I can't believe it!" I wanted to believe to know the difference. I wanted to be not only a consumer of these products but a connoisseur.
Citric acid: 3 oz
Caffeine: 1 oz
Sugar: 30 (unclear quantity)
Water: 2.5 gal
Lime juice: 2 pints, 1 quart
Vanilla: 1 oz
Caramel: 1.5 oz or more for color
The secret 7X flavor (use 2 oz of flavor to 5 gals syrup):
Alcohol: 8 oz
Orange oil: 20 drops
Lemon oil: 30 drops
Nutmeg oil: 10 drops
Coriander: 5 drops
Neroli: 10 drops
Cinnamon: 10 drops
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