New data by Beverage Digest, which looked at sales-volume data, shows that Dr. Pepper has officially overtaken Pepsi, which held the second-place spot since 1985, as the number two soda brand in America.

An increasing number of soda drinkers in the U.S. are getting their fizzy fix from Dr Pepper, according to sales data first obtained by the Wall Street Journal. The soft drink, originally developed by a Texas pharmacist in 1885,

Dr Pepper just beat out Pepsi as America’s second-most popular soda. If you want to celebrate, here are some mocktail ideas.

Of course, in Minnesota we call it "pop," and there's nothing you can tell a Minnesotan that will make them call it "soda," much less a "soft drink."

The internet is known for giving some unconventional soda ideas, such as the viral trend of mixing balsamic vinegar with soda water as a healthy alternative to Coke. However, the latest concoction features the even more unusual combination of Dr Pepper with pickles.

Coke might be the No. 1 soda in the nation, but there’s a new runner-up. CNN reports that according to analytics from Beverage Digest, Dr. Pepper’s growing market share in 2023 pushed Pepsi from its longstanding spot since 1985.