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In January 2026, we conquered the flavor of your favorite cola. Now, almost 10 months later, we're happy to bring you ANOTHER cloned recipe...this time, for an iconic energy drink! This isn't just a beverage copy though: it's a CAFFEINE-FREE version, which has never been offered by mainstream companies!
Each kit will make one liter of syrup, which in turn makes 5 liters of the final drink when mixed with carbonated water. Three items are included:1. Detailed instructions2. 240 milliliters of caffeine-free concentrate. This concentrate includes all necessary ingredients EXCEPT carbonated water, sugar, glucose, taurine, and the flavors. You only need sugar and carbonated water, the glucose is just a different type of sugar with a similar taste, and taurine is flavorless and serves no proven purpose.3. 10 milliliters of flavor solution
By purchasing this product, you're helping support LabCoatz and our continual quest to bring people epic science content online! That said, unlike our previous cola kits, this kit is actually cost-effective compared to store-bought energy drinks. Including the cost of sugar and carbonated water, each liter should only cost $7 (less if you have a Soda Stream and/or sugar on-hand already), while commercial products tend to cost $8 per liter or more. Additionally, most energy drink brands don't sell caffeine-free versions of their products, so this is filling a hole in the market, albeit a somewhat niche one. It's a win-win-win!
This product was produced in a private residence that isexempt from government licensing and inspection. It is not associated with RedBull or its affiliates, it is being sold for research or novelty purposes only,and it may contain allergens. The flavor and concentrate being provided isunsweetened, contains high amounts of acid, and is unapproved to drink. DONOT DRINK, ESPECIALLY WHEN UNMIXED! If you choose to consume the fullymixed soda, you do so entirely at your own risk. Please note results may vary tosome degree. For best results, measure the ingredients by mass as recommendedbelow.
Instructions:
To make 1liter of syrup (makes 5 liters of research-grade soda):
1. Dissolve 400 grams (about1 ¾cups) of regularsugar into 1 ½ cups (350 milliliters) of boiling water.
2. If you have glucose, add 50 grams (about 1/3 cupfrom my tests). If not, add an additional 25 grams (about 2 tablespoons) ofregular sugar.
3. If you wish to include taurine, add 20 grams tothe syrup. Please note that this will not alter the taste.
4. Mix 240 milliliters (1 cup) of concentrate intothe syrup. This should be the total volume of the large bottle(s) provided inthe kit.
5. Add 10 milliliters of the flavor mix (everythingin the small vial).
6. Add water until the total volume reaches 1liters. The syrup is now complete.
To make 1liter of completed soda:
The mixing ratio is 1 part syrup to 4 parts cold carbonatedwater by volume. Therefore, to make 1 liter of the final drink, mix 200milliliters of syrup with 800 milliliters of carbonated water.
Concentrate (large bottle) ingredients: water, citricacid, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), magnesium carbonate, caramel color, niacinamide,pyridoxine HCl (B6), calcium pantothenate (B5), berberine HCl, cyanocobalamin(B12).
Flavor (small vial) ingredients: propylene glycol,ethyl butyrate, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, diethyl succinate, isoamyl acetate,ethyl isovalerate, ethyl maltol, methyl cinnamate, propyl cinnamate, isoamylbutyrate, benzyl acetate, ethyl acetate, alpha-ionone, allyl caproate, ethylcaproate, orange oil, isoamyl isovalerate, C14 aldehyde, methylmethanthranilate, phenethyl alcohol.
