Italy: recipe for ancient elixir, possible Coca-Cola precursor, found in convent

Euronews reports that a recipe for an ancient elixir has been discovered in the archives of Florence's historic San Marco Pharmacy. The 'Elixir vinoso ricostituente' uses the same ingredients as 'French Wine Cola,' the medicinal beverage that preceded modern Coca-Cola.

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