Come and Take It

When you think about drinking a cold one in Texas, most people probably think about taking a pull off a Lone Star longneck. But for many natives of Texas, the cold beverage of choice is none other than the most original soft drink ever: Dr Pepper.

Before we begin… What’s your favorite Dr Pepper knock-off?

• There’s a good overview of Dr Pepper’s history on The Handbook of Texas Online.

• The official history of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group.

• A Dr Pepper Timeline that focuses a bit on the brand’s marketing through the years.

• The official website of the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, TX.

• Check out Dublin Bottling Works, the birthplace of the fabled Dublin Dr Pepper.

• An exploration of iconic soft drinks all across the United States.

• A whole list of articles about Dr Pepper on the Texas Monthly website.

• 72 Dr Pepper Clones

Be a Pepper:

Dr Pepper with a little KISS of cherry. “Trust me. I’m a doctor.”