Dr Pepper's
Heritage
Discover how Dr Pepper has been refreshing drink fans for over 125 years.
1885
Legend has it Charles Alderton, a young pharmacist from Waco Texas worked at a local pharmacy, where he served carbonated soft drinks at the soda fountain
1885
After noting customers soon tired of drinking the same old flavours, Alderton experimented blending several fruit-based flavours and Dr Pepper was born
1885
Patrons in Waco suggested naming the new drink after pharmacy owner Dr Charles Pepper
1904
Robert S. Lazenby & J.B. O’Hara introduce Dr Pepper to over 20 million people attending the World Fair Exposition in St. Louis.
1910-14
Dr Pepper identified using the slogan King of Beverages
1920-50
Drink a Dr Pepper at 10, 2 & 4 o'clock
1957
Dr Pepper the Friendly Pepper’Upper
1963
Dr Pepper Diet introduced as Dietetic Dr Pepper
1970
Dr Pepper becomes the most original soft drink ever in the whole wide world
1980
Dr Pepper, you’ll love it hot
1985
Dr Pepper celebrates 100 year anniversary
2001
Dr Pepper Diet reimagined
2004-08
Dr Pepper introduces new flavours like Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper, Dr Pepper Berries & Cream, and Diet Cherry Chocolate Dr Pepper
2010
Dr Pepper celebrates 125 year anniversary
