This is the best way to drink Diet Coke
If the Cult Of Diet Coke were a real cult, I would be its Squeaky Fromme, a dedicated, hot, and passionate person. My earliest memories of food are eating Diet Coke with Oreos while at Vacation Bible School. I didn’t know that the no-cal beverage was so close to my age. This week marks the 4th anniversary of the silver can. It seems both too young and too old at once. Coincidentally, this is precisely how I imagine turning 4o feeling.
Diet Coke is an unaligned neutral on an alignment chart. Its tart, bubbly and bracing nature pairs well with the sweet and savory — even Thanksgiving dinner. Diet Coke drinkers are known to enjoy her at every meal, breakfast, and dinner.
Now that I think about it, I don’t know any casual Diet Coke drinkers. Each of us has a unique Diet Coke ranking system that we are happy to share with anyone who asks. Although opinions on the cans and bottles of Diet Coke vary from one person to another, almost every Diet Coke-head agrees that a McDonald’s Diet Coke is the pinnacle of diet soda enjoyment. The other thing we all agree on is? Diet Pepsi has never been “OK.”
Three factors make McDonald’s Diet Coke excellent: Consistent syrup-to-water ratios and temperature control. Even though you might not have your own Diet Coke fountain at home, you can still use McDonald’s principles to make your most delicious Diet Coke experience.
It all starts with the syrup
How the syrup is transported to McDonald’s Diet Coke differs from other Diet Coke. The New York Times states that most syrup is shipped in plastic bags. McDonald’s, however, has its syrup delivered in stainless-steel tanks. This keeps the syrup fresher and lasts longer.
There is also the issue of consistency and chilling (and consistently chilling). You’ve probably had to endure a fountain soda with an “off” syrup-to-water ratio. This can make it unpleasant, especially if the soda is Diet Coke (aspartame has a fickle nature). McDonald’s avoids this by using a precise ratio and keeping everything super chilled.
Now that I think about it, I don’t know any casual Diet Coke drinkers. Each of us has a unique Diet Coke ranking system that we are happy to share with anyone who asks. Although opinions on the cans and bottles of Diet Coke vary from one person to another, almost every Diet Coke-head agrees that a McDonald’s Diet Coke is the pinnacle of diet soda enjoyment. The other thing we all agree on is? Diet Pepsi has never been “OK.”
Three factors make McDonald’s Diet Coke excellent: Consistent syrup-to-water ratios and temperature control. Even though you might not have your own Diet Coke fountain at home, you can still use McDonald’s principles to make your most delicious Diet Coke experience.
