Caramel Apple Dr Pepper
A fall dirty soda with Dr Pepper, caramel and apple syrup, cream, and ice. Fair-stand flavor in 2 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Dr Pepper chilled; or another cherry-cola soda
- 1 tbsp caramel syrup plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp apple syrup or 2 tsp concentrated apple cider syrup
- 1-2 tbsp half-and-half or coconut cream for the "dirty" cloud
- pebble ice or crushed ice to fill the cup
- thin apple slice optional garnish
- whipped cream and caramel drizzle optional, for a dessert finish
Instructions
- Fill a 16–20 oz cup with pebble ice.
- Pour in the caramel syrup and apple syrup.
- Add the Dr Pepper and give it one gentle stir so the syrups lift through the soda.
- Float the half-and-half or coconut cream on top. Garnish with an apple slice, and add whipped cream plus a caramel drizzle if you want it extra fair-stand. Sip right away.
Notes
How to order it at a bar or soda shop: At a soda shop (Swig, Sodalicious, etc.), say: "Large Dr Pepper with caramel and apple syrup, and a splash of half-and-half" (or coconut cream). At a coffee bar, ask for "Dr Pepper over ice with a pump of caramel, a pump of apple (or apple brown sugar), and a splash of cream." At a cocktail bar, ask for "Dr Pepper on ice with caramel syrup and a splash of cream, no alcohol." Many bars already stock caramel for espresso drinks.
Make it lighter: Use Diet Dr Pepper and sugar-free caramel syrup.
Allergens: Dr Pepper contains caffeine, so grab Caffeine Free Dr Pepper for kids or late nights. Half-and-half is dairy; coconut cream keeps it dairy-free.