What ingredients are in a Flaming Dr. Pepper?

1 oz Amaretto, 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz Bacardi 151 proof rum, 1 oz Dr. Pepper, 1 oz Beer

What glass do you use for a Flaming Dr. Pepper?

A Flaming Dr. Pepper is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Flaming Dr. Pepper?

A Flaming Dr. Pepper has an estimated ABV of 23.01%.

How many calories are in a Flaming Dr. Pepper?

A Flaming Dr. Pepper contains approximately 321 calories per serving.

Flaming Dr. Pepper

Glass Collins glass

Difficulty Medium

Calories ~321 kcal

ABV 23.01%

Ingredients

Amaretto 1 oz
Vodka 1 oz
151 proof rum 1 oz Bacardi
Dr. Pepper 1 oz
Beer 1 oz

Instructions

Add Amaretto, Bacardi, and vodka. Mix in the Dr. Pepper and beer

Strong Classic

The Flaming Dr. Pepper is a theatrical party shot that combines amaretto, vodka, and high-proof rum, with beer and Dr. Pepper added to create a drink that purportedly tastes like the soft drink. The overproof rum is traditionally floated on top and ignited briefly before the burning shot glass is dropped into the beer and Dr. Pepper mixture. The drink is more about spectacle than subtle flavor.

History & Origins

The Flaming Dr. Pepper emerged from American college and bar culture in the 1980s and 1990s as novelty flaming shots became a bartending trend. Its claim to taste like the iconic Texas soft drink made it a popular drinking game staple. Its precise origin is disputed and unattributed to any single bartender.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: sweet amaretto almond and cherry, high-proof rum, and the caramelized cola note of Dr. Pepper. Palate: sweet and slightly almond-forward from the amaretto with a malty beer body and the caramel-spice note of Dr. Pepper. Finish: warm, sweet, and slightly boozy with a lingering Dr. Pepper-like cola note.

amaretto cola sweet malty almond

Pro Tip

Extinguish the flame completely before consuming — never drink from a flaming glass — and have a damp cloth nearby when igniting the high-proof rum float.

Techniques Used

Flaming

Data verified August 2017

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