This drink combines Dr. Pepper and Espresso which may sound like a weird combination, but trust me, it’s delicious. Think of this like a Dirty Dr. Pepper but made with coffee!

A glass of dark soda with a frothy top is garnished with three red cherries on a skewer. In the background, a bottle of Dr Pepper is partially visible. The glass sits on a gray surface.

This recipe is for everyone out there who loves Dr. Pepper. It’s controversial soda, you either love it or hate it, but after trying this drink – everyone will be asking for more. Soda drinks are all the rage these days, and since we don’t have soda shops where I live, I have to make my own.

This is my version of a Dirty Dr. Pepper: the classic soda mixed with espresso. You can even add some flavors if you want – either way it’s the new iced coffee and it’s so good.

A bottle of Dr Pepper, a bottle of Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup, and a glass with a dark beverage are arranged on a gray countertop with a white tile background.

Ingredients

  • Dr. Pepper: You can choose your favorite kind of Dr. Pepper for this recipe – regular, diet, or flavored.
  • Vanilla: I used a vanilla coffee syrup but you could also use vanilla extract if you prefer.
  • Espresso: Use any strength or flavor of espresso.
A clear glass is being filled with a fizzy liquid from a small measuring cup. A bottle of Dr. Pepper is visible in the background. The drink inside the glass is dark and foamy.
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Dirty Dr. Pepper Recipe Notes

  • Add the espresso over ice, then add the soda and vanilla.
  • You can use any other flavors you want – find tons of different flavors of coffee syrup on Amazon. Coconut or Hazelnut would be fantastic too. You could even add chocolate syrup.
Two tall glasses filled with a dark soda and topped with foam are garnished with red cherries on skewers. A bottle of Dr Pepper is in the background on a gray surface.

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Expert Tips

  • Don’t like Dr. Pepper? Substitute another soda or try another soda mocktail like a Shirley temple or Roy Rogers
  • I love to garnish with a cherry.
A glass of dark soda with a frothy top is garnished with three red cherries on a skewer. In the background, a bottle of Dr Pepper is partially visible. The glass sits on a gray surface.

Dr. Espresso Recipe

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SAVE this recipe for later! Mix Dr Pepper, vanilla syrup and espresso for a wild dirty Dr. Pepper and coffee drink!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 serving
Serving Size 1 serving
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 ounces espresso
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or ½ ounce vanilla syrup
  • 6 ounces Dr Pepper

Instructions

  • Pour espresso over ice in a tall glass.
  • Stir in vanilla, top with Dr. Pepper.
  • Garnish with a cherry.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 67mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword coffee, mocktail
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