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The New Coke conspiracy refers to a popular theory or belief that the introduction of New Coke in 1985 was a deliberate ploy by The Coca-Cola Company to change the formula of its flagship product, Coca-Cola Classic. The conspiracy theory suggests that the company intentionally created a “inferior” product with New Coke to drive up demand and appreciation for the original Coca-Cola Classic when it was reintroduced shortly after.

In the early 1980s, Coca-Cola’s market share was eroding, primarily due to the success of its main competitor, Pepsi. In an attempt to revitalize sales and compete more effectively with Pepsi, Coca-Cola decided to reformulate its iconic soda. The new formula, known as New Coke, was released on April 23, 1985. However, the response from consumers was overwhelmingly negative.

Many loyal Coca-Cola drinkers expressed their dissatisfaction with the new taste, and the company faced a significant backlash. Protest groups were formed, and people stockpiled the original Coca-Cola Classic. The public outcry and declining sales prompted Coca-Cola to reintroduce the original formula as Coca-Cola Classic just 79 days after the launch of New Coke.

The conspiracy theory suggests that Coca-Cola intentionally created a product they knew would be disliked to generate a resurgence in popularity and increased sales of Coca-Cola Classic. Some proponents of the conspiracy theory claim that Coca-Cola orchestrated the entire event, including the negative consumer response, as a clever marketing strategy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon of coriander
• 1 teaspoon of orange zest
• 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon of caffeine powder (optional, for a caffeine boost)
• Carbonated water (to mix with the syrup)

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
2. Add the caramel syrup, vanilla extract, lime juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, orange zest, lemon zest, and caffeine powder (if using) to the cooled sugar syrup. Stir well to combine.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids or zest.
4. To serve, mix the cola syrup with carbonated water in a ratio of approximately 1 part syrup to 5 parts carbonated water. Adjust the ratio to achieve your desired sweetness and flavor.
5. Serve the cola over ice and enjoy!

Remember, this recipe is a homemade approximation and may not taste exactly like Coca-Cola. Experimentation and adjustments may be necessary to achieve the desired flavor.