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A Review of my Favorite Drink
I love Dr Pepper and for the past 60 years I have had a cup of "hot Dr Pepper" most every morning. I started when I was a teenager and saw the ads for hot Dr Pepper. Back then I would pour my Dr Pepper in a saucepan, add a slice of lemon and heat it. I would then pour it into a cup and enjoy. In today's microwave world, I pour my Dr Pepper into a mug and heat it for 2 minutes. I then add either a slice of lemon or lime. Delicious!! I don't drink coffee or tea so it is Dr Pepper that helps me to fully wake up each morning.
Fun Facts about Dr Pepper
- Created in the 1880's by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco Texas
- Name "Dr Pepper first used in 1885 and that preceded Coca-Cola by one year
- It was introduced nationally at the 1904 St. Louis World Fair (and no I wasn't there, but my grandfather was 😂)
- Early ads claimed medical benefits "aids digestion and restores vim, vigor and vitality"
- The formula is a trade secret and is said to be held in two separate Dallas banks -Half of the recipe in each bank safe deposit bank
Advertising for Dr Pepper
Some early ads called for "Dr Pepper Time" at 10, 2, and 4 o'clock.
In the early 1960's Dr Pepper was promoted to be served as a hot drink in the winter months. The ads showed it being heated up and served with a slice of lemon.
In 1977 lyrics were written for a Dr Pepper jingle called "Be a Pepper" by Jake Holmes. The chorus of the song goes as follows.
I'm a Pepper, he's a Pepper
She's a Pepper, we're a Pepper
Wouldn't you like to be a Pepper too?
Be a Pepper, Drink Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper Museum
There is a Dr Pepper Museum in Waco Texas. It was opened in 1991 in downtown Waco. It has three floors of exhibits and includes a working old-fashioned soda fountain, and a gift store with Dr Pepper memorabilia. That is where I purchased my mug that you see at the beginning of the photo. As you can probably tell from the photo my mug is showing some wear, perhaps I need to get a new one!
You Tube Video on Hot Dr Pepper
In researching information on the history of hot Dr Pepper, I found this interesting and humorous video that not only gives you some history on hot Dr Pepper but also shows several of the ads for it.
Amazon has lots of Dr Pepper products for Sale
When you check out Amazon you will find that they have lots of Dr Pepper products. Whether you want socks, shirts, hats, slippers, mugs, BBQ sauce, jellybeans, cotton candy and many more Dr Pepper themed products check out the following link to Amazon
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I've always liked Dr. Pepper, but never heard about drinking it HOT and didn't know the interesting history behind it. These are really interesting facts about a delicious drink. Thanks, Mary Beth.
ReplyDeleteAs I recall, Dr. Pepper is "the joy of every boy and girl!" This is a very fun review, Mary Beth. I can just imagine you drinking your hot Dr Pepper first thing in the morning while the rest of us drink coffee or tea. I had no idea Dr Pepper preceded Coca-Cola. How awesome is that. And I love that they protect the recipe by having it in separate bank vaults. A really fun read to start my morning and gave me a new appreciation for Dr Pepper.
ReplyDeleteEven though I’m not a Dr. Pepper drinker, I found your review fun and entertaining. Thanks for helping to start my day with a smile!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a first! I've not heard of hot Dr.Pepper - I'll bet this will spread and many will be trying it - quite cool this was advertised back in the '60s lol
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever drank a Dr Pepper and I didn't know you could drink it hot. As you don't drink coffee in the morning I can see that is a great alternative! I think that could catch on. Love your review , very interesting and fun information about Dr Pepper.
ReplyDeleteThis is totally new to me. I know of Dr. Pepper, but have never thought of having it warm! Something new for me to try! Thanks Mary Beth!
ReplyDeleteWow, I never would have considered drinking a soda hot. I wonder if it works for other sodas. I would also be interested to know if there is still some fizz to it, or is it more flat. Interesting idea.
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