N U K A - C O L A

YOU WILL NEED:

• 2 cups water
• 3 cups sugar
• Zest and juice of 1/2 orange
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
• Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
• 2 star anise
• 1/4 cup browning sauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TO MAKE NUKA-COLA SYRUP:

1. Combine the water, sugar, orange zest, lime zest, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, coriander seeds, and star anise in a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved and then bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the heat and strain into an airtight container. Add the orange, lime and lemon juices (should be about 1/3 cup juice total). Mix in the browning sauce and vanilla extract. Once cooled, cover and store in refrigerator for at least 12 hours and up to 2 weeks.

TO MAKE AN ICE-COLD GLASS OF NUKA-COLA

3. Combine 1 cup seltzer water, ice, and 5 to 7 tablespoons of Nuka-Cola syrup, then stir together.