Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCrawford's RestaurantDr Pepper Recipe

Dr Pepper Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Dr Pepper Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the carbonated water with the high fructose corn syrup or sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  2. 2

    Adding Color and Flavor

    Add caramel color, phosphoric acid, caffeine, natural and artificial flavors, and citric acid to the mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Chilling

    Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serving with Ice

    Fill a glass with ice cubes if desired. Pour the chilled Dr Pepper mixture over the ice.

  2. 5

    Garnishing

    Garnish with lime or lemon slices to enhance flavor and presentation.

  3. 6

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Dr Pepper!

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