Texas Tab Soda Made With Dr Pepper, Vanilla Syrup, and Coconut Cream
A creamy, fizzy soda shop drink built on Dr Pepper, vanilla syrup, and cold coconut cream.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Dairy
Inspired by Texas soda shop traditions, this drink layers chilled Dr Pepper with sweet vanilla syrup and a splash of coconut cream for a frothy, dessert-like soda. It comes together in minutes with no cooking, making it a quick treat for warm afternoons or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
- 1 cups ice cubes
- 12 ounces Dr Pepper, chilled
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream, chilled
- 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Method
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Fill a tall glass with the ice cubes.
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Pour the vanilla syrup over the ice.
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Slowly pour the chilled Dr Pepper over the syrup, tilting the glass to minimize fizzing.
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Stir gently with a long spoon to combine the syrup and soda.
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Spoon the coconut cream over the top so it floats and swirls into the soda.
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Garnish with a maraschino cherry, if desired, and serve immediately with a straw.
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Texas Tab Soda Made With Dr Pepper, Vanilla Syrup, and Coconut Cream
Inspired by Texas soda shop traditions, this drink layers chilled Dr Pepper with sweet vanilla syrup and a splash of coconut cream for a frothy, dessert-like soda. It comes together in minutes with no cooking, making it a quick treat for warm afternoons or a casual get-together.
5 min 1 serving 210 cal
Ingredients
- 1 cups ice cubes
- 12 ounces Dr Pepper, chilled
- 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream, chilled
- 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)

Method
- 1
Fill a tall glass with the ice cubes.
- 2
Pour the vanilla syrup over the ice.
- 3
Slowly pour the chilled Dr Pepper over the syrup, tilting the glass to minimize fizzing.
- 4
Stir gently with a long spoon to combine the syrup and soda.
- 5
Spoon the coconut cream over the top so it floats and swirls into the soda.
- 6
Garnish with a maraschino cherry, if desired, and serve immediately with a straw.
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