Craft cola refers to handmade cola. Independence, tradition and regionalism are key concept. It is used in contrast to cola produced by major manufacturers.
In short, it’s homemade cola.
The main ingredients of cola are as follows:
Spices and herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves; citrus fruits like oranges and lemons; and sugars. You just simmer those ingredients together. Sounds easy.
I used clove, cardamom, star anise, cinnamon stick, tarragon, ginger, millet sugar, white sugar, lemon, both sliced and grated apple of Shinano Sweet, and water this time.
The key point is that the apple is used as the sweetener.
Put all ingredients in pot and simmer for 10 minutes. When the liquid turns amber, it’s almost done. You must never let it burn!
After simmering down, place the liquid in a jar for a day. It allows to settle the taste. And the aroma comes out more when cold.
Keep the jar in the fridge. The work is complete. Isn’t it easy? You can make it at home casually though you need to prepare all spices.
All you need is to mix the undiluted liquid left to settle in the fridge overnight with carbonated water. It makes a genuine craft cola.
It is delicious with rich apple aroma.
It made me feel like trying out different apple varieties.
Are there any businesses in Hirosaki considering manufacturing craft cola? Let’s make the good craft cola together.
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