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Shotga Cola

Ingredients

Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 orange, zest and juice
  • 1/2 small grapefruit, zest and juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cardamom seeds, smashed
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 star anise
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split in half
  • 3 tbsp browning sauce
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Soda (per serving)

  • 1 1/4 cup club soda
  • 5-7 tbsp syrup
  • 1 tsp citric acid
  • ice

Instructions

  • Combine the water, sugar, orange zest, grapefruit zest, cinnamon stick, cardamom seed, coriander seeds, star anise, and vanilla bean in a saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved and then bring to a boil. 
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain into an airtight container. Add the orange and grapefruit juice (should be about ⅔ cup of juice total). Mix in the browning sauce and vanilla extract. Once cooled, cover and store in refrigerator for at least 12 hours and up to 2 weeks.
  • To make a serving, combine the syrup, citric acid, and ice in a cup. Pour in the club soda and stir.