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Make this Swig Copycat Life’s a Peach Recipe when you want a sweet and fizzy pick-me-up you can make at home in minutes.
Life’s A Peach – Peach Dr Pepper
You will love this Life’s a Peach recipe if you love a good dirty soda. It is made with Dr. Pepper, vanilla, and peach syrups, as well as some half-and-half that makes it extra creamy. I love getting this drink on a Swig run, but the cost of those trips adds up fast. So, I recreated the beloved drink at home to get my dirty soda fix on a budget. Try this recipe, and you will have no reason to order it again! Plus, with only four ingredients, you can keep them in stock to make whenever you want.
What You’ll Need
You need just four ingredients to make this Copycat Life’s A Peach drink. Below is a list of ingredients with simple substitutions.
- 4 cups pebble ice – Pebble ice chills the drink quickly and gives that signature crunchy texture at soda shops like Swig and Sonic. No pebble ice? You can crush regular ice in a blender, wrap it in a towel, and give it a few whacks with a rolling pin for that same effect.
- 12 oz can of Dr. Pepper – Dr. Pepper is the base of this drink. Feel free to use Diet Dr. Pepper or a different soda (like Coke or root beer) if that’s what you’ve got.
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla syrup – The syrup brings a smooth, creamy sweetness that pairs well with the peach. You can use store-bought syrup (like Torani or Monin), or make your own with equal parts sugar, water, and a splash of vanilla extract.
- 2 Tablespoons peach syrup – This syrup gives the drink its peachy name and flavor. Again, bottled syrup works great here—or make a quick version by simmering canned peaches with sugar and a bit of water, then straining it.
- 2 Tablespoons half and half – That creamy swirl at the end turns this from just a soda into a full-on treat. You can use heavy cream for a richer drink or milk/plant-based milk if you prefer something lighter.
How To Make A Life’s A Peach Drink
This is just a teaser! To see the complete ingredient list and step-by-step instructions, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Add ice to both glasses.
- Pour half the Dr. Pepper into each glass.
- Mix one tablespoon of both syrups into the glass.
- Add half-and-half to the glasses and stir before serving.
Top Recipe Tip
My top tip is to not skip out on the pebble ice. Trust me, regular ice is just not the same! If you do not have pebble ice, no problem! Just throw some ice in your blender to crunch it up into smaller pebble-like ice.
Life’s a Peach Swig Copycat Recipe
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups pebble ice
- 12 oz can of Dr. Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla syrup
- 2 Tablespoons peach syrup
- 2 Tablespoons half and half
Instructions
- Add two cups of pebble ice to two 16 oz glasses.
- Pour ½ of the Dr. Pepper into each glass.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of vanilla syrup to each glass and mix.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of peach syrup to each glass and mix.
- Last, add 1 Tablespoon of half and half to each glass and mix.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Peach Dr Pepper Recipe FAQs
For a similar taste and level of creaminess, try using coconut milk, almond milk, or a non-dairy creamer.
You can make a large batch by increasing the serving size. Just have the drink in a dispenser and keep the ice separate in an ice bucket that people can scoop into their cups before pouring the drink.
I haven’t tested this recipe using fresh peaches but imagine you can blend up some peaches with some honey to make your own peach syrup to use in the drink.
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I s tried this and it is the best! It’s curiously refreshing.