Pepper-style sodas are a distinctive category of carbonated soft drink characterised by a complex, spicy-sweet flavour that doesn’t fit neatly into cola or lemon-lime categories. The flavour profile typically blends cola nut extract with a proprietary mix of fruit and spice flavourings, often including cherry, vanilla, and warm spice notes.
Dr Pepper is the most well-known example, though several other brands produce pepper-style drinks. In Australia, these are a niche product compared to mainstream colas, but they have a loyal following and are stocked in most major supermarkets.
How it's made
Nutrition (per 100g)
1 can or bottle (16 fl oz) is about 491 g — roughly 200 kcal of this.
What it costs the planet (per kilo)
≈ Estimated — worked out from a category-typical value further up its supply chain. Where this comes from →
Where it comes from
In the kitchen
standalone soft drink
- Dr Pepper Float
- Jack and Dr Pepper
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Where this data comes from
USDA
SR Legacy
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