|
|
Is Dr. Pepper a cola?
Question
#97666. Asked by star_gazer. (Jul 18 08 1:15 PM)
|
zbeckabee
|
Apparently not:
Clements, a former CEO and president of the Dr Pepper/7-Up Company, described the taste of Dr Pepper as one-of-a-kind, saying "I've always maintained you can't tell anyone what Dr Pepper tastes like because it's so different. It's not an apple, it's not an orange, it's not a strawberry, it's not a root beer, it's not even a cola. It's a different kind of drink with a unique taste all its own."
AND THEN AGAIN...maybe so:
The exact date of Dr Pepper's conception is unknown, but the U.S. Patent Office recognizes December 1, 1885 as the first time Dr Pepper was served. It was introduced nationally in the United States at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition as a new kind of cola, made with 23 flavors.
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_pepper
|
elburcher
|
No, according to the Dr. Pepper corporate website, when aquired by Cadburry/Schweps in 1995, Dr. Pepper/7-Up became the operating division of the "Non-Cola" beverage firm.
http://www.drpepper.com/
|
Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!
|
Sign up to see all responses!
