Dr. Pepper Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soda Base
Flavor & Syrup
Citrus Brightness
Finish & Garnish
Method
Soda Base
- 1
Chill the glass and all liquid ingredients beforehand so the finished drink stays cold and fizzy.
- 2
Combine cola and carbonated water
In a measuring pitcher, gently pour 2 cups of cola and 1 cup of chilled carbonated water. Stir once very gently with a bar spoon to combine without losing carbonation.
Flavor & Syrup
- 3
Add syrups and extracts
To the combined soda base, add 1 tablespoon cherry syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a dash (or 1 tsp optional) of almond extract if using. If you want a faint anise note, add up to 1 teaspoon of anise or black licorice liqueur. Stir gently once to incorporate. Taste and adjust cherry or vanilla levels to preference—add up to another 1/2 tablespoon cherry syrup for a stronger cherry presence.
Citrus Brightness
- 4
Brighten with citrus
Add 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to the mixture. These small amounts lift the flavors and balance sweetness without making the drink tart. Stir gently to combine.
Finish & Garnish
- 5
Prepare serving glass
Fill a tall glass with about 1 cup of ice cubes. Pour the prepared soda mixture over the ice slowly to preserve carbonation.
- 6
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw.
