Hey Guys and Gals! Kola nut is the original flavor behind cola. With citrus, cinnamon and vanilla it makes a cola brandy. Kola nut has caffeine, about like coffee, so pour accordingly.
Ingredients
Step 1
1 tablespoon dried kola nut, crushed
Peel of 1 orange and 1 lime, no white pith
1 cinnamon stick
1 inch of vanilla bean, split
3 cups brandy
Step 2
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
Directions
1. Combine Step 1 in a jar and seal.
2. Steep 5 days in a cool, dark place, shaking daily.
3. Strain through moistened cheesecloth, then a coffee strainer.
4. Boil the water, stir in the sugar until dissolved, let cool and add to taste.
5. Rest one week and bottle. Top with soda water over ice.