Dr Pepper Eggnog: The Viral Holiday Drink Everyone’s Trying
Every December there’s always one drink that takes over TikTok, Instagram and every group chat. This year? It’s Dr Pepper Eggnog — a fizzy, creamy, slightly chaotic festive mash-up that somehow works.
The idea is simple: take classic eggnog, add Dr Pepper, and let the carbonation lighten the custardy sweetness. It sounds questionable… until you try it. Then it becomes one of those “why is this so good?” situations, and suddenly you’re making another one.
So if you’re in the mood for something fun, festive and a little off-book, here’s how to make the viral drink at home — plus three more eggnog cocktails we absolutely love this season.
The Viral One: Dr Pepper Eggnog
It shouldn’t work. But it does. The sweet spice of Dr Pepper cuts straight through the richness of eggnog, giving you something fizzy, creamy and surprisingly well-balanced — like a cross between cream soda and Christmas dessert.
Ingredients
- 100ml eggnog (shop-bought or homemade)
- 100ml Dr Pepper
- Ice
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon
Method
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in the eggnog.
- Slowly top with Dr Pepper — let the fizz do its thing.
- Add whipped cream if you want to go full festive.
- Finish with nutmeg or cinnamon.
Tastes like: Cream soda meets custard tart… but in a good way.
Three More Eggnog Cocktails We Love
Because once you open the eggnog, you might as well make the most of it.
1. Classic Spiked Eggnog
The drink everyone imagines when they hear the word “eggnog.”
Ingredients
- 150ml eggnog
- 25–50ml rum, bourbon or brandy
- Nutmeg
Method
Pour eggnog into a glass, add your chosen spirit, stir, and grate nutmeg on top.
Why we love it: Cozy, warming and effortlessly traditional.
2. Gingerbread Eggnog
If Christmas had a flavour, it would be this.
Ingredients
- 150ml eggnog
- 25ml spiced rum or vanilla vodka
- 1 tsp gingerbread syrup
- Whipped cream + cinnamon
Method
Shake the eggnog, rum and syrup with ice. Strain into a glass and top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Why we love it: Sweet, spiced, and perfect for dessert drink lovers.
3. The Espresso Eggnog Martini
Think: festive Espresso Martini, but creamier and far more fun.
Ingredients
- 100ml eggnog
- 25ml vodka
- 25ml espresso (freshly brewed)
- 10ml coffee liqueur
Method
Shake everything with ice until smooth and frothy. Strain into a coupe glass.
Why we love it: Velvety, punchy and dangerously easy to drink.
Conclusion: Eggnog Is Officially a Cocktail Star
Whether you’re going traditional, spiced, caffeinated or chaotic, eggnog is one of the most versatile festive bases there is. The Dr Pepper Eggnog trend proves one thing: Christmas drinks don’t need rules — they just need curiosity and a willingness to try something unexpected.
So go ahead: shake, stir or fizz up your eggnog however you like. ’Tis the season to experiment.
Joanne Brook-Smith is a writer and editor with two decades of publishing experience. She launched Crave Magazine during the Covid period to create a fresh, inspiring space for food, travel and lifestyle content.