Monday, February 21, 2011

The Real Thing

Daily Telegraph reported the secret recipe of Coca Cola had been revealed in an old Atlanta Journal photograph of the hand written receipe from the 19th century. It includes the recipe for the secret Merchandise7X, the one percent of Coke that lends its unique flavor:

Coca Cola's secret recipe:
Fluid extract of Coca 3 drams USP
Citric acid 3 oz
Caffeine 1oz
Sugar 30 (it is unclear from the markings what quantity is required)
Water 2.5 gal
Lime juice 2 pints 1 qrt
Vanilla 1oz
Caramel 1.5oz or more to colour

7X flavour (use 2oz of flavour to 5 gals syrup):
Alcohol 8oz
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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