Comments on: Dr Pepper recipe: Homemade soda https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/ Simple living, homesteading, & making real food, conveniently Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:58:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-5/#comment-59816 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:58:15 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59816 In reply to Heidi Shuman.

You can definitely use cinnamon sticks instead of chips. I’m not sure what the exact measurements would be, though. You can try powdered ginger, but it might not strain out well and there’s a chance it will leave your drink a little gritty in the end. Let me know if you try it and how it comes out.

]]> By: Heidi Shuman https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-5/#comment-59808 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:38:09 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59808 Could you use cinnamon sticks instead of the chips? And can you use powdered ginger?

]]> By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59793 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:48:06 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59793 In reply to Linda.

well I hope you LOVE this as much as our family does… you can finally be PROUD to be an addict πŸ™‚

]]> By: Linda https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59572 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:34:35 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59572 5 stars
I haven’t made it yet but I’m very ecstatic to find your recipe and plan to make it soon. I’m a real Dr. Pepper addict and not proud of it.

]]> By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59510 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:18:51 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59510 In reply to Janet.

Of course not! Simply leave it out… Anise isn’t always my favorite flavor either (too “licorice-y sometimes!), but it does add a nice spicy flavor to the dr. pepper. Try it both ways and see which tastes better to you…

]]> By: Janet https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59507 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:48:54 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59507 It’s on my very short list of things I despise.]]> Love the idea of making Dr. Pepper, but anise? Really? Do I have to? 😝 It’s on my very short list of things I despise.

]]> By: Heather https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59363 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:21:55 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59363 5 stars
As a Dr. Pepper addict I wanted to find something similar that was healthy. This recipe did not disappoint. I am adding it to my recipe book. Thank you!

]]> By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59177 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:34:02 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59177 In reply to Julie Stander.

it’s very nice to meet you, Julie! Be sure to reuse the good stuff you strain out of your syrup as well… I put that right into my second ferment & it flavors it beautifully. I hope you love it!

]]> By: Julie Stander https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59176 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:40:13 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59176 5 stars
Hi Michele –
I am old in years and a passionate cook who also makes healthy delicious food daily. I will make your syrup and add it to the 2nd ferment of my kombucha. It’s nice to meet you too!

]]> By: Michelle https://soulyrested.com/dr-pepper-recipe/comment-page-4/#comment-59169 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:04:00 +0000 https://soulyrested.com/?p=31265#comment-59169 In reply to Emily.

I just used frozen, pitted sweet cherries. Feel free to also substitute other fruits (I really like using frozen raspberries instead of the cherries).

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