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Step 1
Stir the water, lemon zest, lime zest, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, dried orange peel, whole coriander seed, nutmeg, and green bean coffee powder (if using) in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Stir in the sugar and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Continue stirring until the sugar dissolves. (The spices will not dissolve)
Step 4
Remove syrup from the heat.
Step 5
Add the lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, browning sauce, and pure vanilla extract to the saucepan mixture and stir.
Step 6
Let mixture cool, then use a fine mesh strainer and strain syrup into a mason jar or other sealable bottle for storage.
Step 7
To make one cola drink: Combine 1/2 cup of the cola syrup with 1 1/2 to 2 cups of seltzer water (pour slow as the mix will fizz, just as regular soda).
Step 8
Add ice, if desired, and serve.