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    Copycat Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper

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    Enjoy the tropical twist of Sonic’s dirty Dr Pepper at home with this easy, 4 ingredient recipe! It’s the perfect blend of soda, coconut, cream and lime for a refreshing and flavorful drink.

    A mason jar filled with a Sonic-style Dirty Dr Pepper sits on a rustic white wooden surface. The drink is dark brown, filled with ice, and has visible carbonation bubbles on top. A fresh lime wedge is perched on the rim of the jar, while two additional limes, one whole and one sliced in half, rest nearby on the table. The background features a weathered wood texture, adding to the casual, homemade aesthetic.
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    A nice refreshing drink is the perfect pick me up. Whether you're looking for a raspberry or strawberry mojito, a great tasting vanilla root beer, or even a soda cake!

    Ingredients

    You only need 4 ingredients to make your dirty Dr Pepper:

    A collection of ingredients for a Sonic-style Dirty Dr Pepper is arranged on a rustic white wooden surface. The items include a bottle of Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Sweet Cream creamer, a 20 fl oz bottle of Diet Dr Pepper, a bottle of Torani Sugar-Free Coconut Syrup, a fresh lime, and a mason jar filled with ice. The ingredients are positioned close together, showcasing the key components needed to make the drink.
    • Dr Pepper
    • Coconut syrup
    • Sweet cream
    • Lime
    • Ice

    Instructions

    Let's get started making your drink!

    A mason jar filled with ice sits on a rustic white wooden surface. The jar has measurement markings on the side, showing its capacity. The ice cubes inside are irregularly shaped, slightly frosted, and piled up to the top. The background features a weathered wood texture, adding a casual, homey feel to the scene.
    1. Step 1: Fill a tall glass with ice.
    Top-down view of a dark liquid, possibly cola, being poured from a brown plastic bottle with a red ringed neck into a clear glass jar containing a light-colored foamy drink.
    1. Step 2: Pour in the coconut syrup and fresh lime juice.
    A hand pouring a clear liquid from a Torani Sugar Free Coconut Syrup bottle into a glass.
    1. Step 3: Slowly pour in the Dr Pepper and stir gently.
    A hand placing a lime wedge on the rim of a glass jar filled with a light brown foamy drink and ice. Two more lime wedges are visible on the wooden surface.
    1. Step 4: Serve immediately with a straw and a lime wedge for garnish!

    Substitutions

    This recipe is naturally gluten free. But you can also make it fit a variety of different diets if needed:

    • Sugar free: Substitute diet Dr Pepper and sugar free coconut syrup. You will also want to substitute the sweet cream for cream.
    • Dairy free: You can substitute dairy free cream in place of the sweet cream.

    Equipment

    You will want a spoon and a nice tall glass to pour your drink into.

    Storage

    Your dirty Dr Pepper is best served cold and fresh.

    FAQ

    What can I use instead of coconut syrup?

    If you don’t have coconut syrup, you can use coconut extract (½ teaspoon) mixed with simple syrup or coconut-flavored coffee creamer. them here

    Can I make this in a large batch?

    Absolutely! Just multiply the ingredients based on how many servings you need and mix in a pitcher. Add ice to individual glasses before serving.

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    A mason jar filled with a Sonic-style Dirty Dr Pepper sits on a rustic white wooden surface. The drink is dark brown, filled with ice, and has visible carbonation bubbles on top. A fresh lime wedge is perched on the rim of the jar, while two additional limes, one whole and one sliced in half, rest nearby on the table. The background features a weathered wood texture, adding to the casual, homemade aesthetic.

    Copycat Sonic Dirty Dr Pepper

    Traci Wennerholm
    A dirty Dr Pepper is a popular soda-based drink that combines Dr Pepper with coconut syrup and lime juice for a tropical flavor twist. Despite the name, it doesn’t contain alcohol.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
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    Total Time 5 minutes
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 287 kcal

    Equipment

    • glass
    • spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces Dr Pepper
    • 2 teaspoons coconut syrup
    • 2 teaspoons sweet cream
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • Ice
    • Lime wedges for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Add ice to a tall glass until it’s nearly full.
    • Pour the coconut syrup and fresh lime juice over the ice.
    • Slowly pour in the Dr Pepper, then stir gently to combine.
    • Garnish with a lime wedge, add a straw, and enjoy immediately!

    Notes

    Serve immediately. 
    Substitutions: You can substitute sugar free ingredients if desired. Substitute dairy free cream in place of the sweet cream for a dairy free version. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mg
    Keyword dirty dr pepper, dirty soda, dr pepper, sonic copycat
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    1. Margaret

      5 stars
      Turned out perfect!

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