@thedizzycook: Homemade Cola: 🫚 I’ve been told this tastes like a combo of Coca Cola and Pepsi, but with all natural ingredients that have actually been studied for pain and nausea relief. No corn syrup or dyes! As a recipe developer for people with migraine, I brainstormed recipe ideas with my Danielle Foundation and @migraineatschool team and it was clear Coke and Pepsi were favorites. Some were helped by the caffeine, but others liked the flavor to settle the stomach or the bubbles for nausea. I wanted to recreate it in a way that used less ultra processed ingredients, with ginger and cinnamon bringing some evidence-based relief for both pain (PMID: 34851560) and nausea. If caffeine is helpful, you can also use drops to add it. Homemade Cola Makes 4-6 drinks 1 large orange 1 lemon 1 lime 1 cup brown sugar 3 tbsp. freshly grated ginger 1 1/4 cups filtered water 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp. coriander 1/8 tsp. nutmeg Pinch mineral sea salt Sparkling water For more detailed instructions, find the recipe link in my profile or just google “Dizzy homemade cola”. Use a peeler to remove the peels from the orange, lemon, and lime. Set the peeled fruit aside, you’ll only use the lime juice later, if desired. Heat everything but the sparkling water over a small pot. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat, simmering for 15 min. Allow the mix to cool on the stove 15 min. Strain the mixture then add 2-4 ounces to a glass with ice. Top with sparkling water and stir in caffeine drops, if desired. Enjoy!!
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Questionable TBR :
you put Zucchini in chocolate cake dont you?
2026-09-10 19:15:54
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kemmysurprise 🇵🇸🕋☪️ :
wait until you guys find out what the flavorings in coke are
2026-09-10 11:21:17
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notha11nks :
as a migraine sufferer I ran to the comments to see how everyone else felt about the lack of caffeine. turns out I'm not alone
2026-09-10 01:50:46
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delilah aisling :
yall hating but i would try this
2026-09-11 03:28:58
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ヨンギ :
these are all things that trigger a migraine for me instantly 😂 even the smell ☠️
2026-11-01 17:38:39
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E :
Yall did not have to take that so literally 😭 girly ain’t out here mischievously cooking this up to give to her unsuspecting migraine having friends instead of coke 😭
2026-09-11 03:44:14
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Straw Man :
I think they wanted it made to the actual original recipe. 😏
2026-10-31 03:20:59
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Libra Longlegs - Thereminist :
bean soup yall. sometimes when we have chronic health issues we can't have the storebought version of comfort treats without worsening symptoms, so we gotta get homemade with it ✨I think its great that you figured out how to make coca cola 💖
2026-09-11 04:18:55
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robin |-/ :
i think this would help so much better than a coke tbh
2026-11-01 17:12:13
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rossmarmalade :
Damn everyone is so mean in these comments. I suffer from migraines all the time and I'd still be happy to get this, caffinated or not.
2026-09-10 15:13:49
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Echo C 💖 :
I would try this, but seriously, when I'm having a migraine, just get me what I asked for
2026-09-10 06:26:38
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Serra Elle🌷🫶🏼 :
If someone cared about me this much to exert such effort and medicinal care, I’d always appreciate them. 🫂🥹 Also looks way better than an actual coke.👏
2026-09-10 20:52:00
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AMANDA :
The fact that soda used to be medicinal [Crying]
2026-09-10 17:56:46
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JK ⭐️ :
Comment section is a disaster I appreciate that you’re showing how you make homemade cola!!!
2026-09-12 10:29:04
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Fancy Pants Chef Gear :
Now that’s some kitchen curiosity worth sipping on
2026-10-30 22:37:06
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skibidi :
ignore the haters I would kiss them on the mouth if my friend brought me this
2026-09-10 21:52:54
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chrishenry773 :
Whilst you're at the shops getting all those ingredients, could you grab me a coke.
2026-09-12 08:11:49
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Pixy Chix🧚🏻♀️🔥🦁 :
am I the only one who would prefer this over coke
2026-09-10 11:57:21
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Nikki B 💕 :
Next you’re going to tell me that you’re bringing me air fried zucchini sticks instead of McDonald’s French fries
2026-09-10 04:16:42
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niaX48 :
As a chronic migraine girly - if a friend made this for me I would kiss them right on the mouth 😘😘😘 This is SO sweet and caring 🥹 I feel seen (even if it’s not for me) 🫶
2026-09-10 22:13:31
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Tim :
I think this would have gone much smoother if you had just captioned it “when your friend casually mentions they want a Coke and you just happen to have these weirdly specific items on hand and they’re adventurous and patient so they’re open to having something kind of Coke-like instead”
2026-09-10 11:09:42
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The Dizzy Cook :
Hey so a little bit about me for context: I have lived with both chronic/daily and episodic vestibular migraine the last 10 years. Nausea is a big symptom for me, and caffeine is one of my biggest triggers. I find the flavors of coke very comforting and soothing but my body doesn’t love it. I understand there are many people who view Coke differently and that’s ok. My experience matters just as much as yours. I’ve made this for several of my migraine advocate friends. While some would use this during an attack, most just found it to be a kind gift for other times or maybe postdrome. Some love caffeine, others don’t. Some loved the ginger - others prefer phosphoric acid. Migraine is complex and all experiences matter. Usually it’s much easier to grab a real coke so I love this alternative for people like myself when we feel we might be “missing out”. I hope that helps.
2026-09-10 21:06:56
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