The Notebook found by Everett Beal A photo from the February 18, 1979 edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, purportedly showing the original recipe for Coca-Cola. We set out to learn if it was. The final recipe, we believe, is in the right hand column. The 7X formula is below the horizontal line, the other ingredients above.
from this American Life …. click here for narration.
The recipe: 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, 1 quart, Vanilla: 1 oz, Caramel: 1.5 oz or more for color
The secret 7X flavor (use 2 oz of flavor to 5 gals 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