Peruvian
Inca Kola
Inca Kola is a sweet, vibrant yellow soda from Peru, infused with unique flavors that make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. This recipe replicates the iconic beverage at home, using fresh ingredients and achieving that signature taste without artificial preservatives.
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4
Difficulty
hard
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
0g
Protein
45
Carbs
0g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of natural lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of anise extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of essential oil of limes
- 1 cup of pineapple juice
- 1 cup of club soda
- 2 tablespoons of yellow food coloring (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat on medium until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup.
- 2Once the syrup is ready, add lemon extract, finely chopped mint leaves, cinnamon, vanilla extract, anise extract, and essential oil of limes. Stir well to blend all the flavors. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3After the syrup has cooled, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the mint leaves and any sediment.
- 4Stir in the pineapple juice, ensuring it's fully incorporated. If you desire the traditional yellow color, add food coloring gradually until you reach the desired shade.
- 5When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the Inca Kola mixture halfway, then top with club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- 6Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves before serving. Enjoy your homemade Inca Kola!
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