Dr. Pepper® Recipe
Make Dr. Pepper® Recipe in just 30m. 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
Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the carbonated water and high fructose corn syrup. Stir gently until the syrup is fully dissolved in the water.
- 2
Adding Color and Acidity
Add caramel color and phosphoric acid to the mixture. Stir until the color is evenly distributed and the acid is fully incorporated.
- 3
Flavoring
- 4
Infusing Flavors
Add the natural and artificial flavors, cherry extract, vanilla extract, lemon juice, nutmeg, anise extract, sarsaparilla extract, and cardamom powder to the mixture. Stir well to ensure that all flavors are evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
- 5
Final Mixing
Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. After resting, stir the mixture one last time to ensure consistency.
Serving
- 6
Chill and Serve
Transfer the mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled over ice for the best experience.
