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Coke and Drops

The Coke and Drops is an alcohol-free highball, sweet and bitter on the palate. Built and served in a cocktail glass.

Flavor profile

Sweet
96 out of 100
Bitter
36 out of 100
Boozy
0 out of 100

How to make a Coke and Drops

To make a Coke and Drops, build in a cocktail glass: 3⅓ oz Coca-Cola and 1 dash lemon juice.

Contains no alcohol as written. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, check labels: some products sold as non-alcoholic, like beers, wines and bitters, can contain small amounts.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour into a cocktail glass: lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Top with Coca-Cola.

  3. 3

    Give it one gentle stir.

Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the Coca-Cola fizzy.

Coke and Drops questions

What's in a Coke and Drops?

3⅓ oz Coca-Cola and 1 dash lemon juice.

How do you make a Coke and Drops?

Build in a cocktail glass: Coca-Cola and lemon juice.

What does a Coke and Drops taste like?

Mostly sweet and bitter. It's a non-alcoholic drink.

How many ounces is a Coke and Drops?

The ingredients add up to about 3⅓ oz (100 ml).

What's the difference between a Coke and Drops and a Long Island Iced Tea?

Both use Coca-Cola and lemon juice. The Long Island Iced Tea uses vodka, tequila, light rum, gin, Triple sec and simple syrup. Both are built in the glass, but the Coke and Drops goes in a cocktail glass and the Long Island Iced Tea in a highball glass. The Long Island Iced Tea is the stronger of the two.

Can I make a Coke and Drops without lemon juice?

Yes: use lime for lemon.

Can I make Coke and Dropses in a batch?

Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 2 dashes lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with coca-cola as you serve, so it stays fizzy.

What glass do you serve a Coke and Drops in?

A cocktail glass.