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I've sat at this laptop and written some truly odd articles but this one has to take the cake! my most recent discovery is a new-to-me beverage that I’m now skeptically optimistic about: "hot Dr Pepper"
This warming drink was introduced to me through a viral video from Instagram user @morganchomps, which has now racked up more than two million views. The beverage is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: Dr Pepper soda that’s been heated up, with only one addition being sliced lemons. You’re probably wondering, “Why do we need this?" and "Am I being punked?" but no...I fear this is a very real reality we're living in.
While the notion of hot soda might be appalling at first, there’s actually several decades of tradition behind this drink and it might even make sense to add it to your holiday lineup this year.
You don’t have to make hot Dr Pepper in a Crock-Pot; you can also warm it up in a regular pot on the stove. Most “recipes” for the beverage recommend heating it to 180°F, which is enough to make it piping hot without reaching a boiling point. To complete the hot Dr Pepper experience, you need only one other thing: a lemon.
Let us know if you decide to try this hot version of everyone's favorite soda beverage by dm'ing us @YMSradio on all social platforms!