23 flavors in the winning formula. In 1885, a young pharmacist named Charles Alderton began experimenting by mixing different fruit flavors at an old corner drugstore in Waco, Texas. The resulting concoction became the iconic 23-flavor formula of Dr. Pepper. To honor the creation of this Americana staple, the glass bottle was redesigned, infused with the rich cultural notes that helped shape the history of this American classic, featuring a sleek, timeless design intended to drive it well into the future.