How was Dr Pepper supposed to be drunk?

In the early 1960s, Dr Pepper promoted the idea of serving the drink hot with lemon slices in winter. This idea appeared in the film Blast from the Past initially set in the early 1960s.
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How was Dr Pepper meant to be drank?

This sparked an idea in Parker and he began to experiment in his kitchen. Through trial and error, he experimented until he found the perfect way to serve Dr Pepper warm. Dr Pepper simply needed to be heated to 180 degrees and poured over a thin slice of lemon to create this delicious and comforting concoction.
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Was Dr Pepper supposed to be medicine?

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Like Coke and 7-Up, Dr Pepper was sold as a brain tonic and pick-me-up and was available at drugstores to cure what ails ya.
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Should Dr Pepper be drunk hot?

You don't need a recipe to heat Dr. Pepper, but for, what it's worth, the Dr. Pepper website suggests heating the soda to 180 degrees in a stovetop saucepan, then pouring it over a thin slice of lemon (thin is keythe lemon can become overpowering quickly) before enjoying.
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What soda was meant to be drunk warm?

Dr Pepper invented this recipe back in the '60s. Cold soda never sold well when it was cold outside, so they re-marketed the drink as a hot beverage to serve at Christmas parties. The fad mostly caught on in the South, but eventually faded from soda history.
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Dr Pepper Was Meant to be Drunk Hot?



What is the dirty soda trend?

A basic dirty soda includes:

A dash of chilled coffee creamer. A flavored syrup (typically something fruity like coconut) Ice. Fresh lime juice.
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Why did people drink Dr Pepper hot?

“But I didn't know who invented it until I got here.” In fact, Wesby Parker, who became president of Dr Pepper in 1956, “invented” hot Dr Pepper. Concerned about slow sales during the colder months, Parker experimented at home by heating various soft drinks to create a winter beverage.
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Why do you drink Dr Pepper at 10 2 and 4?

Not really, but at the time, it won an ad campaign request put out by the brand after research in the 1920s showed that folks generally suffer from a sugar low around 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Hence the need for a sugary, bubbly beverage like Dr Pepper to get you going again.
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What does the 10 2 4 on Dr Pepper mean?

The 10-2-4 Collectors' Club is named for early company logos, some with drawings of clock faces, urging patrons to have a Dr Pepper at 10 AM followed by one each at 2 PM and 4 PM.
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What does boiled Dr Pepper taste like?

“It reminds me of mulled wine. Of course, I don't really like mulled wine, but some people might.” (Note that one Taste of Home reader regularly makes mulled hot Dr Pepper! The reviews are mixed.)
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Was Dr Pepper made to be boiled?

Parker, came up with the idea in 1958 while visiting a bottling plant in a blizzard. He went home and experimented with different methods for serving Dr Pepper hot, ultimately deciding that it should be warmed (not boiled) so that the soda doesn't burn.
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What flavor is Dr Pepper supposed to be?

Some words that people use to describe Dr Pepper include sweet, deep, bold, fruity, minty, and peppery. Many feel it has a distinct cherry and cola flavor with some spicy undertones of licorice and cinnamon. Some mention a citrusy orange flavor, while many also detect a sweet, smooth vanilla note.
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What drug was in 7up?

The 'lithiated' in the name came from the soda's ingredient lithium citrate, a compound used to treat patients with mental health problems like bipolar disorder, depression or mania.
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What is the story behind Dr Pepper?

In some versions of the tale, drugstore owner Morrison is credited with naming the drink "Dr. Pepper" in honor of his friend, Dr. Charles Pepper, while in others, Alderton is said to have gotten one of his first jobs working for Dr. Pepper, and named the soft drink as a nod to his early employer.
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Does Dr Pepper have prune juice in it?

Contrary to soda pop mythology, Dr Pepper is not made of prune juice, nor does it have any part prune juice in it. It is made of a blend of fruit extracts. But the blend of flavors results in a uniqueness that makes many people swear that Diet Dr Pepper is the most undiety tasting soft drink in existence.
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Why was the period removed from Dr Pepper?

Dr Pepper says the period was dropped in the 1950s to make it easier to read on the smaller bottles of the time. The beverage tweeted a reminder back in July 2016, saying: “This just in: There is no period after Dr in Dr Pepper. Less time writing punctuation = more time drinking Dr Pepper #TheMoreYouKnow.”
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What 23 flavors is Dr Pepper made of?

What are the 23 flavors? The 23 flavors are cola, cherry, licorice, amaretto (almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, blackberry, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamon, all spice, coriander juniper, birch and prickly ash.
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Which soda brand is the oldest?

Schweppes (1783)

The oldest soda brand still on the market today is none other than Schweppes. Schweppes was founded initially in 1783 when Jacob Schweppes created carbonated mineral water (via Coca-Cola).
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Is Dr Pepper really made with 23 flavors?

As authentic as a vintage "I'm a Pepper®" tee, Dr Pepper is always original. A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr Pepper truly unique.
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Is Dr Pepper stronger than Coke?

Coca Cola has 34 mg of caffeine in its drink; while Dr. Pepper has 41 mg of caffeine in its drink. This means Dr. Pepper benefits a lot more from the health benefits than Coca Cola does.
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Why does Dr Pepper float in water?

Observations and results

Pepper is hydrophobic, which means water is not attracted to it. Therefore, unlike salt or sugar pepper will not dissolve in water. The pepper is able to float on the surface because water molecules like to cling to one another.
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Is Dr Pepper the oldest drink?

#FUNFACTFRIDAY Dr Pepper is the oldest soft drink brand in the United States. It was first created in Waco in 1885 by Charles Alderton. As a pharmacist, Alderton spent his time mixing medicines for the community and loved the smell of the different flavors in the air of the store in which he worked.
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What happens if you boil Dr Pepper?

The touch of citrus tempers the sweetness, and as it warms it thickens and becomes slightly syrupy. It's crucial that you don't bring the Dr Pepper to a rough boil; if you do, you'll scorch the liquid and it'll taste burnt.
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Is there any alcohol in Dr Pepper?

While the can itself is evocative of an artisan beer or spirit, readers should know that this Dr Pepper does not contain any alcohol. It's all artificial.
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