Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsD. Rowe's Restaurant & BarDiet Dr. Pepper Recipe

Diet Dr. Pepper Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Diet Dr. Pepper Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Base

  1. 1

    Mix the Base Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the 2 cups of Diet Cola with 1 cup of carbonated water. Stir gently to mix.

  2. 2

    Add Sweetener

    Add 1 tablespoon of your chosen sweetener (like Aspartame or Sucralose) to the mixture. Stir gently until the sweetener is fully dissolved.

Adding Flavors

  1. 3

    Incorporate Flavoring Ingredients

    Add 2 tablespoons of cherry syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors thoroughly.

Serving

  1. 4

    Chill and Serve

    Pour the Diet Dr. Pepper mixture into glasses filled with ice. Serve immediately, garnished with a cherry or lemon slice if desired.

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