Hot Dr. Pepper
By Amber
@AmbiePam (96739)
United States
December 18, 2024 2:21pm CST
I was watching the local morning news yesterday morning, and on the segment, “What Caught Our Eye”, one of the news anchors mentioned an online video she saw of a woman making Hot Dr. Pepper, a drink her family made every Christmas season.
Fast forward to today, and a lot of viewers wrote in that their families did the same thing. Back in the 1960s, Dr. Pepper had marketed their soda as a classic hot holiday drink. You put Dr. Pepper in a slow cooker, cut up lemon slices in it, squeeze in some of that fresh lemon juice, and then let it “cook”. The hosts made it this morning, and they weren’t crazy about it.
Did you ever hear about that? Would you try it? I don’t think I would.
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24 responses
@much2say (57374)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Dec
Oh oh oh! So maybe about the mid 90s, I microwaved a mug of Dr. Pepper to drink it hot . . . I don't know where I came up with that. I liked it better than cold - and I wasn't even a soda drinker nor a Dr. Pepper fan 
. Interesting about the lemon. When I was a kid, my mom would pack me fresh lemonade for my Saturday lunch and my friend got a can of Pepsi. We'd share by mixing them together . . . we loved our drink concoction 
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. Interesting about the lemon. When I was a kid, my mom would pack me fresh lemonade for my Saturday lunch and my friend got a can of Pepsi. We'd share by mixing them together . . . we loved our drink concoction .4 people like this
@thislittlepennyearns (63841)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
18 Dec
@AmbiePam They used to make Lemon Pepsi. I think. I know there was Lemon Coke or Lime Coke or something
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@snowy22315 (186914)
• United States
18 Dec
They had Pepsi light for awhile which was Pepsi mixed with lemon.
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@Deepizzaguy (107968)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Dec
The first time I have of the making of hot Dr. Pepper. I would not a hot Dr. Pepper drink like the method that was mentioned at all.
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@1creekgirl (43027)
• United States
19 Dec
I've never liked Dr. Pepper cold, so I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like it hot.
Years ago at work I made my version of Wassail. It was apple juice, apple cider, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks that we'd let simmer all day in a crock pot. It felt so Christmassy.
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@1creekgirl (43027)
• United States
19 Dec
@AmbiePam It was enjoyable to sip on throughout the work day and made the office smell like Christmas.
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@thislittlepennyearns (63841)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
18 Dec
You know I'm up for trying most things just once. But hot Dr pepper with lemon doesn't sound remotely interesting enough for me to try. It just sounds gross.
I don't even like the flavors they offer for Dr pepper now.
Ew.
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@AmbiePam (96739)
• United States
18 Dec
@thislittlepennyearns Oh, okay thank you.
They did have a Strawberries and Cream Dr. Pepper that was tasty if you never tried it. I got some on accident once, and it was really tasty.
@thislittlepennyearns (63841)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
18 Dec
@AmbiePam That's what I said, Amazon says your goodies will be there Saturday now. They must of gotten lost along the way lol
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@freelancermariagrace (28886)
• Philippines
19 Dec
It is my first time hearing about it and I would love to give it a try! haha
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84670)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Dec
I don't think that is something I'd like...I have to have my sodas cold to drink them lol. But that is interesting
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84670)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Dec
@AmbiePam oh yeah love nugget ice. I want a machine to make my own lol. But that does sound good. Sorry you miss it. I will never give up my zero sugar soda.
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@GardenGerty (162774)
• United States
19 Dec
I think I have had this minus the lemon, Just Dr. P straight. Warmed. It would seem to me that it would kill the fizz and that is part of what I drink a soda for anyway. When I worked at a Mexican Restaurant in Midwest City their orange soda tasted nasty in my opinion. So I would mix it with Sprite and put lemon wedges around the rim. Was Zamudios' restaurant before your time?
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@Manasha (2862)
• Pondicherry, India
19 Dec
What an interesting story! I’d never heard of Hot Dr. Pepper before, but it’s fascinating to learn about how it was marketed as a holiday drink back in the 1960s. It’s always surprising to see how traditions like that resurface and spark conversations years later.
I’m not sure I’d try it either—something about warm soda feels a bit unconventional—but I can imagine it being nostalgic for those who grew up with it. The addition of lemon does sound intriguing, though. Who knows? It might be worth a sip just for the experience! Would you ever give it a try, even out of curiosity? ??
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@RasmaSandra (83324)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Dec
I have not heard about this and I think it sounds awful, I like my Dr Pepper Zero cold. BTW I did try once in Latvia to cook with Coke. They say your pot roast will be really tender, We cooked it and cooked it and then could still kill someone with it if bashed on the head, Never again,
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@MarieCoyle (41959)
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18 Dec
My aunt that I mention so often (the one I was named after) introduced our family to hot Dr. Pepper when I was really young, like maybe 2nd grade? I remember my sister and I trying it, and absolutely loving it--probably part of our love of it was that the adults liked it, so of course we felt grown up to get to have what they were having. It was also a big treat, as drinking soda was not nearly as big of a thing for most people as it is now.
If you've never tried it, you should--once, anyway. You know I am no lover of sodas, but I do have good memories of having this treat. Thanks for the reminder, it made me smile! 
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@MarieCoyle (41959)
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18 Dec
@AmbiePam
The lemon is importantly to it, it makes it taste special. Ah, memories!
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@Tampa_girl7 (52167)
• United States
19 Dec
I never heard of it. It doesn’t sound good to me either.
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@Marilynda1225 (84105)
• United States
19 Dec
As much as I like Dr. Pepper I don't think I would like it as a hot drink, I'm generally not that crazy about too much lemon stuff.
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@LindaOHio (184822)
• United States
19 Dec
Yes, I've heard of it. I'm not a big fan of Dr. Pepper. Have a good day.
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@aureategloom (11051)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
19 Dec
i never heard about that and i'm not sure what it would taste like - but i'd try it. why not 
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@Dreamerby (7326)
• Calcutta, India
19 Dec
Oh i didn't know about this Dr.Pepper.
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@RevivedWarrior (3754)
• India
19 Dec
Not in my wildest dreams. Serving Dr.Pepper hot. I have never heard of this ever before. Now we may hear serving hot Pepsi and Coca Cola as well as part of experiments. I am not sure if I am ready for having a hot soda. I may not like the taste. The very thought is not interesting. However, everyone has their interests and right to try out new ways and experiments. I would consider the hot Dr.Pepper one in that category . I think I will stick to having the sodas served cold and having them cold. Atleast I have preference that way. Glad to know you also would not be having that way. Enjoy the day!
