Coke and Drops cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Coca-Cola and Lemon Juice

Coke and Drops

Dificultad Easy
Calorías ~14 kcal

Ingredientes

Instrucciones

Take a glass, pour the Coke in the glass, then you take 7 drops of lemon juice. Granish with a lemon slice on the rim of the glass.

NonAlcoholic Refreshing

Coke and Drops es una preparación de refresco sin alcohol que realza una Coca-Cola estándar con solo siete gotas de zumo de limón, creando un cambio sutil pero perceptible en el sabor que añade un leve toque cítrico al familiar perfil de la cola. Con un 0% ABV y solo 14 calorías por porción, es una mejora de bebida casi sin calorías que se adapta a quienes encuentran la cola simple un poco demasiado dulce. La precisión de la medición de siete gotas es parte del encantador detalle de la receta.

History & Origins

Coke and Drops is a folk recipe with disputed origins, typical of the informal drink modifications that passed through social networks and home bartending circles before the digital age. The practice of adding a small amount of citrus juice to cola dates back to the early days of soda fountain culture, when lemon and lime juice were commonly added to carbonated sodas. No single creator has been credited.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Classic Coca-Cola with its distinctive caramel and cola spice, with a faint citrus lift from the lemon drops. Palate: Sweet and cola-dominant, with a barely perceptible brightness from the lemon juice that reduces the sweetness perception slightly. Finish: Clean and refreshing, with a very faint citrus note.

cola citrus sweet refreshing simple

Pro Tip

Add the lemon drops directly into the glass after pouring the Coca-Cola rather than before, to preserve the carbonation and ensure the citrus is evenly distributed.

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