The Huffington Post reports that one of the most closely-guarded secrets in U. S. history--the recipe for Coke--has been revealed. Apparently, the recipe was published on February 18, 1979, in Coca Cola's hometown newspaper: The Atlanta-Journal Constitution. It seems that a local reporter discovered it in a handwritten recipe book written by a local pharmacist. Ready? Here you go:
Fluid extract of Coca: 3 drams USP,
Citric acid: 3 oz,
Caffeine: 1 oz,
Sugar: 30 (unclear quantity),
Water: 2.5 gal,
Lime juice: 2 pints,
Vanilla: 1 oz,
Caramel: 1.5 oz or more for color
The secret 7X flavor (use 2 ounces of flavor to 5 gallons syrup):
Alcohol: 8 oz
Orange oil: 20 drops
Lemon oil: 30 drops
Nutmeg oil: 10 drops
Coriander: 5 drops
Neroli: 10 drops
Cinnamon: 10 drops