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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.
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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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