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Food Theory: I Invented the BEST Tasting Soda!

The Food Theorists・32 minutes read

The host of Food Theory experiments with soda blends, aiming to create the perfect mix by balancing various flavors and sweeteners. Through trial and error, including layering techniques and specific pour orders, a final recipe called the Santi Supreme is crafted, emphasizing proportion, complementary flavors, and drink temperature.

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  • Experimentation with soda blends, inspired by a long tradition of mixing sodas, reveals the challenge of balancing flavors, particularly with unique sodas like Dr. Pepper, emphasizing the importance of careful proportions and flavor evolution.
  • The creation of the ultimate soda mixture, exemplified by the Santi Supreme recipe, showcases the intricate process of layering flavors, utilizing specific pour orders, proportions, and complementary flavors to achieve a sophisticated and balanced beverage, highlighting the significance of ice and maintaining carbonation for an enhanced drink experience.

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    Soda blending has been a long-standing tradition, evolving with the availability of more flavors over time.

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Summary

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Perfecting the Art of Soda Blending

  • The Soda Fountain is a symbol of freedom, offering a variety of flavors for unique soda blends.
  • The host of Food Theory is exploring the creation of the perfect soda blend, inspired by his love for mixing sodas.
  • The concept of mixing various sodas together, known as graveyard drinks or swamp water, has been a long-standing tradition.
  • The host and his father used to experiment with creating soda blends, leading to a refined science behind the perfect mix.
  • The goal is to optimize the perfect soda blend by mixing multiple flavors to create a delicious beverage.
  • The history of swamp water dates back to the 1950s, evolving with the availability of more soda flavors.
  • The Coke Freestyle machine offers a wide range of soda options, but the focus remains on traditional soda fountains for the experiment.
  • Initial basic blends like half Diet Coke and half regular Coke are tested, with successful combinations balancing different sweeteners.
  • Mixing Sprite and Coke results in a dissonant flavor, while Dr. Pepper tends to overpower other flavors in the blend.
  • Dr. Pepper's unique flavor profile and sweetness level make it a challenging soda to mix with other flavors, requiring careful proportions in soda blends.

10:47

"Crafting the Perfect Layered Soda Mix"

  • To create the perfect unaliving beverage, a milder cola flavor should be used as the base.
  • A fifth option was included, combining all available soda flavors from a local gas station.
  • Dr. Pepper emerged as a dominant flavor, surpassing others like Fanta and Coke.
  • Pepsi products, notably Baja Blast, were tested, with mixed results due to citric acid levels.
  • Round two involved specialized mixes, with a focus on layering flavors for a more complex taste profile.
  • A mixologist's method emphasized pouring drinks in a specific order to enhance flavor evolution.
  • The layering technique proved successful, showcasing a sophisticated and fruit-forward beverage.
  • Personal mixes were tested, with one favoring a cola-heavy blend with vanilla and caramel notes.
  • Ice was highlighted as a crucial factor in enhancing the drink experience.
  • Coke and cola flavors were deemed to add complexity and enjoyment, contrasting with Pepsi's bitterness.

22:26

"Creating the Ultimate Swamp Water Drink"

  • The experiment involved creating a unique soda mixture using bottled sodas to maintain carbonation and flavor consistency.
  • The strategy for the ultimate swamp water drink involved using mostly cola or dark sodas as the base, with the addition of other sodas for unique flavors.
  • The order of pouring the sodas was crucial, with stronger flavors like fruity Fanta and spicy Dr. Pepper at the bottom for a balanced taste.
  • The addition of Powerade, with its electrolytes adding a light saltiness, proved to be a game-changer in balancing out the sweetness of the soda mixture.
  • The final swamp water recipe, known as the Santi Supreme, consisted of specific proportions of Dr. Pepper, Baja Blast, Code Red, Fanta, Powerade, Sprite, Coke, and Diet Coke, emphasizing the importance of pour order, proportions, complementary flavors, and drink temperature.
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