Dr Pepper has done an excellent job of staying elusive, with marketing campaigns carefully only sharing that the soda has 23 flavors.
What those flavors are exactly remains a mystery. There are copycat recipes for nearly every mainstream product out there, and sodas are no different
Many brands offer their own take on the classics like cola, lemon-lime, and orange, but Dr Pepper falls into its own special category.
Sodas often find themselves falling into one of three categories: brown, clear, or fruity. Dr Pepper famously meshes all three
Professionals have noted dozens of other subtleties like blackberry, licorice, caramel, root beer, and even amaretto
The drink's more recognizable flavors are transformed by what's likely a warming blend of black pepper,
It's surprising that no one really knows what makes Dr Pepper ... Dr Pepper, especially considering that it's one of the oldest sodas in America.
The spiced soft drink got its prestigious name from its creator, small-town Texan pharmacist Charles Alderton