Inca Kola

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon citric acid
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon pineapple juice
• 2 cups carbonated water
• 1 drop yellow food coloring

Method

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup.

2. 2

   Once the syrup is ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large pitcher, mix the cooled syrup with citric acid, vanilla extract, and pineapple juice. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

4. 4

   Add the carbonated water to the mixture and stir gently to preserve the fizz.

5. 5

   Add a drop of yellow food coloring to the mixture to achieve the signature Inca Kola color. Stir gently again.

6. 6

   Pour the Inca Kola into glasses filled with ice and enjoy your homemade Peruvian soda.