{"id":1816968,"date":"2022-10-20T17:26:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T22:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1816968"},"modified":"2024-09-27T06:12:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:12:14","slug":"dr-pepper-bourbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/dr-pepper-bourbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Pepper Just Released a Limited Edition Soda That’s Supposed to Taste Like Barrel-Aged Bourbon"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dr Pepper bourbon soda? Well, kind of. The beverage brand is now offering a limited-edition drink called Dr Pepper Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve. And even though bourbon is the inspiration for the drink\u2026 it's not alcoholic.<\/p>\r\n
Dr Pepper has always bubbled away separately from Coke and Pepsi, with its sharper flavor, that goofy name (with no period after the Dr), and more creative ad campaigns. I grew up in the 1970s, and there was a brief period of time when every kid on the playground was singing the \"I'm a Pepper!\" jingle.<\/p>\r\n
You can make pot roast with Dr Pepper<\/a>, and some people actually drink hot Dr Pepper<\/a>. There was a dark berry Dr Pepper variety<\/a> introduced earlier this year, too, along with a Strawberries and Cream Dr. Pepper<\/a>. So if any beverage was going to go all out and create a bourbon beverage, it makes sense that it's the good doctor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n That's right. The drink does come in a very cool-looking silver can with a vintage-looking label that resembles a bourbon bottle, but it's 100 percent non-alcoholic. If you need a refresher, this is the difference between bourbon and whiskey<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n It'll be interesting to see how Dr Pepper bourbon soda manages to evoke the flavor notes of bourbon without any alcohol. Lack of alcohol aside, it certainly sounds like it's meant for grown-ups. I wonder if it'll become an ingredient in cocktails, or even spiked ice cream floats?<\/p>\r\n\r\n I'll report back on the taste once I get a sample, but for now, here's what the company says it tastes like: \"Dr Pepper Bourbon Flavored Fansville Reserve is a non-alcoholic beverage inspired by the tailgate and crafted for fans with one-of-a-kind flavor that evokes sweet, savory, and woody notes with subtle hints of cherry, vanilla, chocolate and caramel depending on the sipper that are sure to delight the palate.\"<\/p>\r\n That's\u2026a lot of flavor notes for one soda can. Sounds a bit more like an ice cream sundae than bourbon, but hey, bring it on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n You can get a can right now\u2014but do you feel lucky? To get a can to try at home, you have to win one. Interested Peppers should log in or enroll in the drink's Pepper Perks program<\/a>, redeem points, and play a scratch-and-win game to try and win a can of the Dr Pepper bourbon soda.<\/p>\r\n The drink is a limited-time offering, and only available while supplies last, even though the promotion will be running till November 17. So if it's your cup of soda, give the game a try now!<\/p>\r\n \t\t\t Dr Pepper bourbon soda? This, we’ve got to try.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7801,"featured_media":1817117,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[303728,303719],"categories-v2":[308364,308324],"coauthors":[340632],"acf":{"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_moat_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"long_pin_file":false,"long_pin":""},"yoast_head":"\n Get Recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\nDr Pepper Bourbon Soda, But No Alcohol?<\/h2>\r\n
What Does the Dr Pepper Bourbon Soda Taste Like?<\/h2>\r\n
When Can I Get It?<\/h2>\r\n
<\/a><\/div>Brownie Bourbon Bites<\/a>Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts and savor the rest!\u2014Paula Kirchenbauer, Newton, New Jersey\r\n
<\/a><\/div>Ginger Mint Julep<\/a>Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for baby shower or luncheon. \u2014Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon Meatballs<\/a>Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are perfect to snack on while you watch the race. \u2014Kimla Carsten, Grand Junction, Colorado
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos<\/a>I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. Even my father enjoyed this meal, and he doesn\u2019t usually care for tacos. \u2014LaDale Hymer, Cleveland, Oklahoma
<\/a><\/div>Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate<\/a>My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even better made with honey-flavored bourbon if you can find that in your local store. \u2014Andrea Harvath, Duncannon, Pennsylvania
<\/a><\/div>Favorite Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart<\/a>I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. This tart variation is extra good because it includes chocolate. I decided to up the decadence even more by adding bourbon and drizzling some caramel on top. \u2014Amber Needham, San Antonio, Texas
<\/a><\/div>Maple-Glazed Green Beans<\/a>After I picked my first green beans of the season one year, I wanted to make a savory side dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it. The next day I picked more beans and made this delicious side dish again. \u2014Merry Graham, Newhall, California
<\/a><\/div>Cranberry Bourbon<\/a>The subtle tang of cranberry and the warm winter spices make this bourbon just right for holiday toasts\u2014neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail<\/a>.\u00a0\u2014James Schend<\/a>, Dairy Freed<\/a>
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon-Soaked Bacon and Ginger Cinnamon Rolls<\/a>This recipe is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The bourbon-soaked bacon adds a smoky, savory, bold taste to normal cinnamon rolls. The ginger and pecan topping makes for a crunchy, spicy finish. \u2014Shannen Casey, Berkeley, California\r\n
<\/a><\/div>BBQ Chicken Sliders<\/a>Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they're so tender, they melt in your mouth. \u2014Rachel Kunkel, Schell City, Missouri
<\/a><\/div>Peach Upside-Down Cake<\/a>Get ready to flip for this peach upside-down cake! It's easier than you think to prepare, and when it's finished it will look just as good as you'd hoped.
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon-Glazed Ham<\/a>Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham. Since I found this recipe, it\u2019s the only ham I make. \u2014Sue Schiller, Tomahawk, Wisconsin
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel<\/a>Because my husband loves pumpkin pie, I've looked high and low for that \"perfect\" recipe. But as soon as he tasted this tart, he told me to stop searching, declaring this the best he's ever tried! \u2014Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri
<\/a><\/div>Kentucky Lemonade<\/a>Mint and bourbon give this drink a bit of a Kentucky kick, and ginger ale makes it a fizzy party punch.\u2014Cathy Justus, Taylor, Michigan
<\/a><\/div>Chocolate Pecan Pie<\/a>Inspired by Derby Pie and the beloved Thanksgiving pie, our chocolate pecan pie recipe is irresistible.
<\/a><\/div>Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce<\/a>This bread pudding with bourbon sauce recipe is deliciously decadent and perfect for a chilly day... or any day! A slow cooker does most of the work, so just sit back and relax for a while until it's time to dig in. Enjoy!
<\/a><\/div>Mint Julep<\/a>Our recipe for mint julep features a from-scratch mint syrup and and expert tips for the perfect warm-weather cocktail.
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs<\/a>At our house, it doesn\u2019t get any better than deviled eggs with bacon\u2014bourbon candied bacon, that is. See if you can resist them. We can\u2019t. \u2014Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia \r\n
<\/a><\/div>Iowa Ham Balls<\/a>This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make ham balls, they're all smiles. When I take this to potluck meals, I'm always asked to share the recipe. It's very appropriate for my region, too, since Iowa farmers raise prize-winning pigs and cattle. \u2014Helen Koehler, Liscomb, Iowa
<\/a><\/div>Apple Cider Smash<\/a>A smash is a fruity and chilled cocktail\u2014very refreshing. It's a great use for those apples you bought from the orchard plus some sparking cider. \u2014Moffat Frazier, New York, New York
<\/a><\/div>Cinnamon Apple Pie<\/a>Whether baked in a skillet or a deep-dish pie plate, a hefty cinnamon apple pie is a real stunner.
<\/a><\/div>Dr Pepper Drumsticks<\/a>If you love Dr Pepper as much as I do, try it in my barbecue sauce for grilled chicken. It adds zip to the ketchup, bourbon and barbecue seasoning. \u2014Shannon Holle-Funk, Venedy, Illinois
<\/a><\/div>Bagel Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce<\/a>I worked in a health club where bagels arrived daily, so I experimented with leftovers. I wasn\u2019t a bread pudding fan until I tried it with bagels. \u2014Kathy Hawkins, Gurnee, Illinois
<\/a><\/div>Rhubarbecue<\/a>This simmered sauce is a roller-coaster ride for your tongue. It's a wonderful blend of complex flavors that goes with any meat. \u2014 Rd Stendel-Freels, Albuquerque, New Mexico
<\/a><\/div>Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie<\/a>When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour. We loved the result. \u2014Paul Falduto, Efland, North Carolina
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon Slush<\/a>This easy, refreshing bourbon slush recipe takes care of all your cocktail needs come barbecue season. It's one of our favorite make-ahead drinks, and you'll have enough of it for a crowd.
<\/a><\/div>Vidalia Onion Relish<\/a>Burgers and brats get the star treatment with this sweet onion topping. Bourbon adds a lovely caramel note, and the crushed pepper flakes turn up the heat. \u2014Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona
<\/a><\/div>Bourbon-Glazed Ham<\/a>Bourbon-glazed ham is an elegant centerpiece for your next holiday celebration. Warm, sweet and spiced notes come through in the delicious glaze, giving the ham a perfect finish.
<\/a><\/div>Whiskey Pineapple Chicken<\/a>Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey. Want even more intense flavor? Let the chicken marinate for two full days. Wow! \u2014Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California
<\/a><\/div>Grilled Figgy Pies<\/a>Delicious figs combined with maple, walnuts and creamy mascarpone make a decadent treat that's easy to enjoy at a backyard cookout. These unique hand pies always disappear quickly. \u2014Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island
<\/a><\/div>Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes<\/a>What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam because of the color or texture, the rich addition of coconut, bourbon and spices might just win them over. \u2014Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas
<\/a><\/div>Lane Cake<\/a>>What\u2019s the most sumptuous, indulgent cake you can bake for your guests? The answer is Lane Cake, a southern classic with a rich history and even richer filling. This Lane Cake recipe takes some planning and patience, but it\u2019s all worth it in the end.\u00a0
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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Monkey Bread<\/a><\/h2>\r\nTime to give rum cake a little competition! If this boozy take on monkey bread is too strong for your taste, cut back on the bourbon or use milk as a non-alcoholic substitute. \u2014James Schend, Taste Recipes Food Editor\r\n
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Brownie Bourbon Bites<\/a><\/h2>Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts and savor the rest!\u2014Paula Kirchenbauer, Newton, New Jersey\r\n
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Ginger Mint Julep<\/a><\/h2>Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for baby shower or luncheon. \u2014Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee