Coca-Cola — The Mixer That Took Over the World

In this week’s episode of Into the Barchive, Blake and Tim dive into one of the most iconic mixers in cocktail history: Coca-Cola.What began as a syrup created in an Atlanta pharmacy became a global cultural phenomenon, a piece of American history, and a surprisingly important part of cocktail culture. Blake and Tim trace Coca-Cola’s journey from soda fountains to worldwide branding, including its role during World War II and the way it became woven into drinking traditions around the globe.Along the way, they make two classic Coca-Cola cocktails: the Cuba Libre, a rum, Coke, and lime drink tied to Cuban independence and American influence, and the Batanga, a tequila and Coke cocktail from Jalisco with its own local legend and unforgettable knife-stirred tradition.From Havana to Jalisco to everyday home bars, this episode shows how even the simplest cocktails can carry rich stories of culture, history, and tradition.