Posted on 12/06/2021 10:11:26 AM PST by mylife
I was an ’80s baby, so this was well before my time. But apparently in the wacky culinary headspace of the 1960s, people used to drink one very particular soda, warmed but not boiled, for good cheer and good tidings. That soda was Dr. Pepper.
To be honest, out of all the sodas I could see being warmed up, it’d certainly be The Good Doctor. There’s the cherry and prune overtones, a little caffeine, syrupy sweetness—what’s not to like? Matador Network has the story of the sweet hot times, from way back when. I was made aware of it by someone I follow on Twitter, who posted a link to the article with the commentary, “Let’s bring it back. Hot Dr. Pepper.”
(Excerpt) Read more at thetakeout.com ...
Yes, the sugar high is addictive and addictions do re-wire our brains. I'm not disputing that. Just saying the occasional diet Coke in the summer after working around the yard creates no constant craving for me. Now, Captain Morgan's spice rum is another thing...ha.
I’ve seen that episode. They really scored on some good stuff!
Hot Dr. Pepper.
Or Pibb.
I’m gonna hurl.
:)
Ever had a coke phosphate?
They sold them at this old Rexall soda fountain and lunch counter up in that ol small town paradise mama grew up in.
Pretty tastee
I remember buying cartons of coke syrup there too, it was mixed with a liquid and taken for nausea and upset stomach.
**I remember buying cartons of coke syrup there too, it was mixed with a liquid and taken for nausea and upset stomach.***
yep. We’ve done that. My wife was the one who had me go get some at the drug store.
Heat it on the stove, don’t get it too hot, squeeze some fresh lemon juice into it. DELISH!
What I crave on a hot summer day is Gin and Tonic. I have been keeping myself off them through and replaced it with lemonade, light on sugar with a shot of whiskey.
So fascinating. Thanks for posting that article.
cheers.
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