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.

What ingredients make up a Flaming Dr Pepper?

The Flaming Dr Pepper consists of a shot glass filled with amaretto topped with a small float of high-proof rum or overproof spirit, which is then ignited. The flaming shot glass is quickly dropped into a glass of beer, and the resulting flavor is said to mimic Dr Pepper soda despite containing no actual Dr Pepper.

Why does the Flaming Dr Pepper taste like Dr Pepper?

The taste illusion comes from the combination of amaretto's cherry-almond sweetness and the caramel, yeasty qualities of the beer, which together approximate the distinctive spiced cola flavor profile of Dr Pepper. The brief flaming step caramelizes a small amount of the spirit and adds a subtle toasty warmth to the finished drink.

How is a Flaming Dr Pepper safely prepared and served?

Safety is essential when preparing any flaming cocktail. The high-proof rum float should be ignited carefully with a long lighter, and the shot glass should be dropped into the beer glass immediately after ignition to extinguish the flame. Guests should never attempt to drink from a glass while it is still burning, and both bartender and guests should keep hair and clothing away from the flame.

Spectacle is the point of the Flaming Dr. Pepper, a party shot assembled from amaretto, vodka, and high-proof rum, with beer and Dr. Pepper combined to approximate the flavor of the soft drink it is named for. The overproof rum is floated and briefly ignited, the burning shot glass then dropped into the waiting beer and soda. The resulting drink trades subtlety for theater, registering near 23% ABV. Its name derives from the claim that the finished combination tastes faintly of Dr. Pepper.

Flaming Dr. Pepper

Copa Collins glass

Dificultad Medium

Calorías ~321 kcal

ABV 23,01%

Ingredientes

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

Instrucciones

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

Strong Classic

El Flaming Dr. Pepper es un shot festivo y teatral que combina amaretto, vodka y ron de alta graduación, con cerveza y Dr. Pepper añadidos para crear una bebida que supuestamente sabe como el refresco. El ron de alta graduación se flota tradicionalmente en la cima y se enciende brevemente antes de que el vaso de shot ardiente se sumerja en la mezcla de cerveza y Dr. Pepper. La bebida se basa más en el espectáculo que en el sabor sutil.

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.

Técnicas utilizadas

Flaming

Data verified agosto 2017

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