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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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of carbonated water and 1 cup of high fructose corn syrup. Stir gently until the syrup is fully dissolved.
- 2
Add Color and Flavor
Add 1 tsp of caramel color, 1 tsp of phosphoric acid, 0.1 tsp of caffeine, 0.5 tsp of natural and artificial flavors, and 0.5 tsp of citric acid to the mixture. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
- 3
Preserve the Mixture
Add 0.1 tsp of potassium sorbate to the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the preservative.
Serving
- 4
Serve Chilled
Fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes, pour the Dr. Pepper mixture over the ice, and garnish with 1 maraschino cherry on top for added flavor. Enjoy your homemade Dr. Pepper!
