Sonic Copycat Dirty Dr Pepper
A sweet, fizzy drink that combines cold Dr Pepper with creamy sweet cream and a hint of lime, perfect for a refreshing treat at home.
Ingredients
For the drink
- 1 tall glass Ice Fill almost to the top with nugget ice or regular ice.
- 1 can Dr Pepper Use cold Dr Pepper.
- 1-2 tablespoons Lime juice Fresh lime is best, but bottled works too.
For the sweet cream
- 3 tablespoons Half and half Use for a classic taste.
- 1-2 teaspoons Simple syrup Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- Optional splash Vanilla extract For added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Fill a tall glass with ice, almost to the top.
- Pour in cold Dr Pepper, leaving a little room at the top.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of lime juice if desired.
- Stir in your sweet cream mixture gently.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more cream or lime as needed.
Notes
For best results, pour the soda first, then add cream to maintain the swirl. This drink is easily scalable for larger groups. Variations include adding more lime, vanilla, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a float style drink.