A Summer Classic | Homemade Herbal Cola

There is really nothing like an ice cold coke (with lime!) on a sunny afternoon. Former Diet Coke fiend, I have long traded this delicacy to avoid the chemical cocktail that is Coca-Cola (no shame, just true.) Growing up, we visited the Coke museum in Atlanta and I remember the history of coke being used medicinally. Two decades later with a slight knowledge of herbal medicine and a love for fun drinks at home, I began experimenting with cola recipes to hem in my Olipop / Maine Root spending — kidding…sort of. I’ve landed on one that offers that familiar nostalgia while being mineral rich and hydrating. Unlike most herbal cola syrups, this recipe calls for relatively basic household ingredients and uses whole foods only. Enjoy!