Texas’ Beloved Dr Pepper Finally Unveils a Historic New Taste

When you're thinking about a nonalcoholic drink in the great state of Texas, your go-to is either sweet tea or Dr Pepper. Texans love Dr Pepper just as much as they love the Dallas Cowboys and barbecue. It's a staple in this state, and we really don't play about it. I mean, what's not to like? Dr Pepper is delicious, refreshing, and crisp and was created in Waco, Texas. Once again, it's the go-to drink in the Lone Star State.

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What Does It Taste Like? Inside Dr Pepper's Historic New Soda Release

So when Parade posted that Dr Pepper had released a new, one-of-a-kind flavor, Texans, including myself, perked up. We wanted to know what we were in store for. This is the first-ever Dr Pepper and chocolate cake mashup. Unfortunately, you can only find it at Portillo's, but that doesn't mean we're not excited about it. The new treat comes in the form of a shake, blending Dr Pepper with rich chocolate cake, so we're talking about the ultimate dessert beverage.

Dr Pepper Expands Its Lineup With a One-of-a-Kind Flavor Launch

I'm not going to lie, they had me at chocolate cake. I have to give this a try! I mean, who doesn't love chocolate cake? And honestly, I remember growing up and having Dr Pepper at just about every birthday party, so this might be the combination we never knew we wanted, but absolutely deserved. I can't wait to give it a try