Homemade Dr. Pepper

• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup coconut sugar

1/2 cup water

2 cinnamon sticks

1/2 inch piece of lemon, lime, and orange peel

1/2 tsp each ground nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and star anise

1 tbsp fresh ginger

1 tbsp peppercorns

1 cup cherries

1 tsp bitters

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp almond extract

Directions

In a saucepan, caramelize the coconut sugar over low-medium heat until it starts to get sticky. Then, pour in the water, stir, and bring to a simmer.

Add in the zest, cinnamon sticks, spices, ginger, peppercorns, and cherries. Continue to let simmer on low for about 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken.

Strain and stir in the vanilla, almond extract, and bitters.

Store the Dr. Pepper syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

To make a cup of Dr. Pepper, use 1 part syrup to 3 parts seltzer. Stir and enjoy!!