We use Thums Up, India's favourite cola, for this, as befits our roots at Dishoom, but any cola could be used in its place.
Pour the cola in a large pan and stir until it's no longer fizzy. Slowly heat the cola to 80C (use a thermometer or probe), then stir in the sugar in batches until it's completely dissolved.
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