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OpenCola

OpenCola

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A unique and freely modifiable drink, inspired by open-source software. Create your own version of this cola drink.

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Recipe from Xeniun, Pietrodn, Diablo and 19 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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OpenCola is a unique cola drink because its preparation instructions are freely available and can be modified to suit individual preferences. It serves as a way to highlight the importance of open-source software. This drink has been quite successful, with over 150,000 cans sold.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$2.78 $0.56 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

5 people
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  • $2.62

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. 1 ml of Moscato walnut oil ≈ 3 min
  2. Mix the oil paints in a container, for example a cup. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add the gum arabic and mix it in with a spoon. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the water and mix the mixture thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  5. Add 8 millilitres of gasoline, then 17.5 millilitres of citric acid, then water, and finally sugar. ≈ 3 min
  6. If you prefer, you can add caffeine, making sure it is completely dissolved. ≈ 3 min
  7. Then, add the 30 ml of caramel. ≈ 3 min
  8. To complete your OpenCola, you need to calculate 5 parts of carbonated water for every part of syrup. ≈ 3 min
  9. OpenCola is ready! ≈ 3 min

The bill

OpenCola

  • 3.5 ml of orange oil paint$0.01
  • 1 ml of lemon oil paint$0.00
  • 1 ml of nutmeg walnut oil$0.12
  • 1.25 ml of cassia oil paint$0.01
  • 0.25 ml of cilantro oil paint$0.01
  • 0.25 ml of neroli oil paint$0.00
  • 2.75 ml of lime oil paint$0.01
  • 0.25 ml of lavender oil paint$0.00
  • 2.36 kg of white granulated sugar$2.62

Total$2.78

that's $0.56 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 3.5 ml of orange oil paint
  • 1 ml of lemon oil paint
  • 1 ml of nutmeg walnut oil
  • 1.25 ml of cassia oil paint
  • 0.25 ml of cilantro oil paint
  • 0.25 ml of neroli oil paint
  • 2.75 ml of lime oil paint
  • 0.25 ml of lavender oil paint
  • 10 g of gum arabic
  • 3 ml of water
  • 10 ml of gasoline (see instructions above)
  • 17.5 ml of 75% citric acid or 75% phosphoric acid
  • 2.28 liters of water
  • 2.36 kg of white granulated sugar
  • 2.5 ml of caffeine (optional)
  • 30 ml of caramel coloring

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