Dr. Pepper....Probably unknown to those of you outside the United States.
It all began in Texas, USA many years ago.
Dr. Pepper is a very sweet, sort of cherry coke. With less carbonation.
It contains sugar and fructose as sweeteners, and a secret combination of ingredients to make for a unique taste sensation! Actually, I really do like this better than Coke, and that’s saying a lot!
When I lived in Texas, my friends all used to drink Dr. Pepper and I was the outcast drinking my Coke. They began chiding me to taste it, until one day I did and I was hooked.
It was sweeter than my coke, but had that cola type of taste, with a hint of maybe cherry flavoring. The carbonation wasn’t as strong, and if you let it sit out for a few minutes, the carbonation was all but gone. But it was sooooooo good!
I WAS HOOKED! Instead of my coke for breakfast (don’t laugh...I don’t drink coffee!), I had a Dr. Pepper. Then I had one later in the morning for another jolt of caffeine.
And so the saga began of my addiction to Dr. Pepper. Soon I couldn’t have enough. I was buying it in the cans, 6 for $2.89, in the 2 litre bottle $1.39...I’d drink it morning noon and night.
Some of my friends would even drink it warm in the winter months. I tried that once, and only once. I did not like it at all. But when pressed, I will drink it at room temperature.
It must be that special flavor they add to it to give it the unique taste that hooks you. It’s so different, yet so familiar.
My sister started kidding me after a while and said I’d eat Dr. Pepper soup if someone served it to me. (well, I wouldn’t go that far!)
The ingredients, as listed, are as follows: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, caramel coloring, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine and preservatives. (Just what are those natural flavors??)
It’s bottled by the Pepsi Cola bottling company(And it is not Pepsi!)and the main office is located in Plano, Texas.
It contains 150 calories per 12 ounces, 0% fat, 0% protein, 55mg sodium, 40g carbohydrates and 100% great taste!
It may not be healthy, but it sure is good!
...And, by the way, the diet version isn’t as horrible as other diet sodas are. (If you drink it ice cold!)