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This Dirty Dr Pepper recipe brings a soda shop favorite right into your kitchen! Enjoy a fizzy and sweet non-alcoholic beverage any time.
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The Dirty Dr Pepper, a non-alcoholic drink made from the unlikely pairing of Dr Pepper, coconut syrup, and lime juice, was born in Utah but has slowly begun to creep across the nation. Flavors that you wouldn’t expect to mesh actually taste refreshingly delicious. This makes the perfect sweet treat. Now you can enjoy the special blend at home with our dirty soda recipe. Don’t forget the lime wedge!
Ingredients in Dirty Dr Pepper
- Dr Pepper
- Coconut Syrup
- Lime
- Ice
Why is it Called a “Dirty” Dr Pepper?
The history goes way back, but the important piece is this– Any time something is added to soda, it becomes “dirty” whether it’s syrup, heavy cream, or fruit puree.
Other Dirty Soda Combinations
- Dirty Diet Dr Pepper- use the exact same ingredients, but replace the regular Dr Pepper with diet.
- Dirty Diet Coke- exact same as the Dirty Dr Pepper, but replace Dr Pepper with Diet Coke
- ‘Cherry Bomb’- Pepsi, cherry syrup, coconut syrup, and vanilla cream
- ‘Buttery Beer’- root beer, butterscotch syrup, vanilla cream
- ‘Unlucky Duck’- Sprite, lemonade, strawberry syrup
Recipe Tip
To make this drink “extra dirty” add a little bit of half and half! Trust us – it is delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions about Dirty Dr Pepper
There’s something so fun about all the variations on your favorite drink! You can take something basic, like Diet Coke, and add different things to it like cherries, or lemon, and create something unique and different than your typical drinking experience.
Also, it gives people who don’t drink alcohol a fun drink. They don’t have to engage in an activity they don’t want to, but can still have a great time with a delicious beverage.
Any time something is added to soda, it becomes “dirty” whether it’s syrup, heavy cream, or fruit puree.
It tastes kind of like a melted root beer float.
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How to Make a Dirty Dr Pepper
Dirty Dr Pepper
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Dr Pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut syrup 1 tablespoon = 2 pumps
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a glass halfway with ice. Add the lime juice and coconut syrup.
- Pour the soda over the ice. Stir and enjoy!
Notes
- Add a little half and half to make it “extra dirty”!
- Use caffeine free Dr. Pepper or Diet Dr. Pepper depending on your preferences.
- For a classic Swig treat, serve your Dirty Dr. Pepper with a Swig Cookie!
I sure I’d like this, but it’s really good! I used a little cream and I garnished with limes.