>>105305706>the funny thing about the whole 'added cough syrup' thing is that cola is already basically the same thing as cough syrup.No it isn't. Try doing an actual acid-base extraction of DXM from cough syrup some time (actual extraction as opposed to the shit some idiots online since the 90s have been calling an "extraction" where they're just taking the extended release polistirex version and ending up with unextracted cough syrup with the extended release plastic removed; the right term for just doing that is "separation," not extraction).
It's not a subtle flavor, and it doesn't taste anything like what's in a cola. Also adding carbonated water doesn't do hardly anything to flavor. Sugar and phosphoric acid are what make up most of the flavor in soda. You can verify this too by carbonating your own water without any electrolytes added (most of the carbonated water products you buy in stores have baking soda and/or other electrolytes added which change the flavor). It will taste like water with bubbles in it. It will not taste anything like actual soda. You could also try letting an actual soda go flat before drinking it. It'll be disappointing as fuck because you're used to the pleasant texture of carbonated drink bubbles, but in terms of taste a flat Coke will still taste like a Coke.
