How to Make Vanilla Coke
Combine sugar, water, and salt., Add vanilla bean (optional)., Heat and stir until dissolved., Transfer to a clean container., Let cool., Stir in vanilla extract., Add to cola or store in the fridge., Pour cola into a tall glass., Mix in vanilla...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Combine sugar
Pour 1 cup (250mL) water, 1 cup (200g) white sugar, ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, and a pinch of salt into a heavy pan.You can use any proportion of white and brown sugar.
The more brown sugar you use, the richer the flavor will be. -
Step 2: and salt.
A real vanilla bean adds a more appealing flavor than vanilla extract.
Slit the bean pod open lengthwise with a sharp knife, then scrape out all the goo into the syrup.
Drop in the bean pod as well.
If using vanilla extract instead, don't add it yet. , Stir for a few minutes over medium heat, until all of the sugar crystals have dissolved.
You may need to bring it to a boil for a couple minutes.
If any crystals are floating in the water or stuck to the pan, your syrup might crystallize in storage. , Wash a jar in hot, soapy water.
Fill it with syrup, pouring through a mesh if your syrup contains vanilla bean.
Seal the container.
To prolong shelf life, sterilize the jar with boiling water instead. , The syrup will thicken as it cools to room temperature. , Mix 2 tsp (10mL) vanilla extract into the syrup.
Skip this step if you used a vanilla bean. , Extra syrup lasts about a month in the refrigerator before going moldy, if stored in a sterilized container., Pour chilled Coca-Cola or another cola drink into a tall glass for easier stirring.
This recipe assumes you're using a 12 oz (355mL) can. , Stir it with at all spoon until completely dissolved.
Start with ¾ tbsp (12mL) syrup, taste test, and increase as high as 2 tbsp (30mL) if the drink needs more vanilla flavor. , The "Polar Bear" is based on a menu item at an Oregon restaurant.
To make it, add 2 tbsp (30mL) half-and-half to your imitation Vanilla Coke.Soda can curdle dairy products, but fatty dairy products like half-and-half are usually fine.
To reduce the chance of curdling, keep the ingredients and glass cold. -
Step 3: Add vanilla bean (optional).
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Step 4: Heat and stir until dissolved.
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Step 5: Transfer to a clean container.
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Step 6: Let cool.
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Step 7: Stir in vanilla extract.
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Step 8: Add to cola or store in the fridge.
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Step 9: Pour cola into a tall glass.
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Step 10: Mix in vanilla syrup.
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Step 11: Turn it into a Polar Bear.
Detailed Guide
Pour 1 cup (250mL) water, 1 cup (200g) white sugar, ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, and a pinch of salt into a heavy pan.You can use any proportion of white and brown sugar.
The more brown sugar you use, the richer the flavor will be.
A real vanilla bean adds a more appealing flavor than vanilla extract.
Slit the bean pod open lengthwise with a sharp knife, then scrape out all the goo into the syrup.
Drop in the bean pod as well.
If using vanilla extract instead, don't add it yet. , Stir for a few minutes over medium heat, until all of the sugar crystals have dissolved.
You may need to bring it to a boil for a couple minutes.
If any crystals are floating in the water or stuck to the pan, your syrup might crystallize in storage. , Wash a jar in hot, soapy water.
Fill it with syrup, pouring through a mesh if your syrup contains vanilla bean.
Seal the container.
To prolong shelf life, sterilize the jar with boiling water instead. , The syrup will thicken as it cools to room temperature. , Mix 2 tsp (10mL) vanilla extract into the syrup.
Skip this step if you used a vanilla bean. , Extra syrup lasts about a month in the refrigerator before going moldy, if stored in a sterilized container., Pour chilled Coca-Cola or another cola drink into a tall glass for easier stirring.
This recipe assumes you're using a 12 oz (355mL) can. , Stir it with at all spoon until completely dissolved.
Start with ¾ tbsp (12mL) syrup, taste test, and increase as high as 2 tbsp (30mL) if the drink needs more vanilla flavor. , The "Polar Bear" is based on a menu item at an Oregon restaurant.
To make it, add 2 tbsp (30mL) half-and-half to your imitation Vanilla Coke.Soda can curdle dairy products, but fatty dairy products like half-and-half are usually fine.
To reduce the chance of curdling, keep the ingredients and glass cold.
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