Move over hot chocolate—hot Dr. Pepper is taking center stage as the season’s most unexpected winter beverage. Trendy TikTok creators have brought back the retro drink, with tutorials showing how to warm the soda and add lemon slices. “This is soda on a whole ‘nother level,” said user Morgan Chomps, who recommends simmering the drink for a warm, spiced flavor. While some critics think the idea sounds “disgusting,” Morgan insists it’s “delicious,” adding, “The spices of Dr. Pepper really work well as a hot drink, and the lemon just brings it all home.”
Although viral now, hot Dr. Pepper isn’t new—it was advertised in the 1960s as a festive holiday idea, even suggesting a “dash of rum” for a twist. Fans who’ve been drinking it for decades describe it as highlighting the soda’s almond and spiced flavors when heated. “I’ve been drinking this since the ’70s,” shared one commenter. While the trend continues to grow, creative takes like “Dr. Pepper eggnog” are also popping up, adding a quirky spin to the holiday season.
Source: NY Post