Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by Atlanta pharmacist John S. Pemberton. The name for the product was actually proposed by Pemberton’s assistant, Frank Robinson. Th name was taken from the two most ynusual ingredients in the drink, the South Ameriacn coca leaf and Africa cola nut. The recipe for today’s Coca-Cola is very well guarded. Many of the ingredients are known ; in addition to coca leaves and cola nut, they include lemon, orange, lime, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, caramel, and sugar.