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    Ultimate Nuka Cola Recipe: Savor the Taste of the Wasteland

    Posted: Feb 8, 2023 · Last updated: Feb 8, 2023 · by Shai Cohen

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    What makes the post-apocalyptic game franchise Fallout so iconic? Some of the credit should go to this Nuka Cola recipe, which plays a huge role in world-building. It’s such a big deal that now it has its own recipe, and although it should go without saying that the game is fictional, we promise that Nuka Cola is as real as it gets.

    All it takes is three soft drinks to make this Nuka Cola recipe, which are pretty much pantry staples in today’s America. It allows some flexibility, with a few stronger variations also available. Let’s take a look.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips
    • Nuka Cola Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Cream soda — 1 bottle, 16 oz.
    • Coca-Cola — 1 bottle, 16 oz.
    • Mountain Dew — 1 bottle, 16 oz.
    Blue Nuka Cola recipe drink with ice
    Blue Nuka Cola drink with ice

    Instructions

    1. Chill the drinks beforehand.
    1. Pour a bottle of Coca-Cola into a punch bowl.
    1. Then add the Mountain Dew, slowly.
    1. Finally, pour in cream soda.
    1. Using a long spoon, stir well until combined.
    1. Pour the Nuka Cola into serving glasses.

    Substitutions

    • Soft drinks — There are only three ingredients, and all of them are soft drinks with lots of accessible alternatives. Coca-Cola, for example, can be replaced by Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and homemade soda. The same alternatives would also make a fine job of replacing Mountain Dew. When it comes to cream soda, you could also consider vanilla soda, lime soda, apple cider, or even ginger ale.

    Variations

    • Nuka Cola Quantum — One of the most common Nuka Cola recipes along with the basic version, Nuka Cola Quantum is as blue as they come. While the Monster Ultra Blue provides the fuel and the color, Mountain Dew Voltage brings a tart blueberry flavor. Gatorade Icy Charge will bring a tropical pineapple taste to the table, which is a cool twist.
    • Cherry Nuka Cola — What could possibly top cherries? Well, maybe black cherries, and luckily Monster Ultra Black provides exactly that, not to mention the cherry Coca-Cola, with a tart flavor and a crimson look.
    • Nuka Cola Victory — Nuka Cola Victory calls for orange soda and orange Gatorade. Monster Ultra Sunrise completes the equation once added on top of the other two ingredients.
    Glowing Nuka Cola drink
    Glowing Nuka Cola drink

    Equipment

    • Cocktail spoon.
    • Serving glasses.
    • Punch bowl.

    Storage

    • Transfer any leftover Nuka Cola to an airtight container or a jar with a seal from the punch bowl right away. Store it in your fridge.
    • Consume the Nuka Cola within a week since the carbonation will start to deteriorate after that.

    Tips

    • The brand — The original Nuka Cola recipe calls for three different kinds of soft drinks, and while it’s true that Coca-Cola and Mountain Dew would be considered high-quality, not every alternative would make that list. So, if you’re considering going with an alternative, make sure that you choose a high-quality brand.
    • The bubbles — The good thing about following a recipe for a fictional soft drink is that you can customize it the way you want. If you want more bubbles, use carbonated water or just half a teaspoon of baking soda to achieve this.
    • The proportions — The thing about Nuka Cola is that nobody makes it perfect. Play with the proportions until you find the right balance.
    Blue Nuka Cola drink with ice and coconut leaves

    Nuka Cola Recipe

    Looking for a Nuka Cola recipe? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect Nuka-Cola!
    5 from 52 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 108 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cocktail spoon
    • Serving glasses
    • Punch bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bottle cream soda 16 oz.
    • 1 bottle Coca-Cola 16 oz.
    • 1 bottle Mountain Dew 16 oz.

    Instructions
     

    • Chill the drinks beforehand.
    • Pour a bottle of Coca-Cola into a punch bowl.
    • Then add the Mountain Dew, slowly.
    • Finally, pour in cream soda.
    • Using a long spoon, stir well until combined.
    • Pour the Nuka Cola into serving glasses.

    Video

    Notes

    • The brand — The original Nuka Cola recipe calls for three different kinds of soft drinks, and while it’s true that Coca-Cola and Mountain Dew would be considered high-quality, not every alternative would make that list. So, if you’re considering going with an alternative, make sure that you choose a high-quality brand.
     
    • The bubbles — The good thing about following a recipe for a fictional soft drink is that you can customize it the way you want. If you want more bubbles, use carbonated water or just half a teaspoon of baking soda to achieve this.
     
    • The proportions — The thing about Nuka Cola is that nobody makes it perfect. Play with the proportions until you find the right balance.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Nuka Cola Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    0.03
    g
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    41
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Sugar
     
    44
    g
    49
    %
    Protein
     
    0.1
    g
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    9
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.2
    mg
    1
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    He loves to cook and experiment with new recipes. He has a BA in computer science and a BA in English. He spends most of his free time traveling around the world discovering new cuisines.

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