Cola Spice
SpiceYear-RoundUsed in ~17 drinks
The complex, nostalgic blend of cinnamon, vanilla, citrus oil, kola nut, and sassafras that defines cola and root beer — perhaps the most uniquely American flavor profile in cocktails. Cola spice bridges sweet and bitter, familiar and complex, providing an instant recognition factor that grounds experimental drinks. It appears in house-made cola syrups, root beer bitters, and the natural character of certain aged rums and bourbons.
Aroma
The nose is sweet and spiced — vanilla, cinnamon, a hint of wintergreen, and the unmistakable caramel-dark quality of cola concentrate, with sassafras adding a woody, root-like depth.
Source Ingredients
cola syruphouse-made colaroot beer syrupsassafras barkkola nutcola bitters