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Flaming Dr. Pepper
LiqueurMediumCollins Glass

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Flaming Dr. Pepper

Flaming Dr. Pepper combines Amaretto, Vodka, 151 Proof Rum, Dr. Pepper in a shot served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Strong, light, soft, and smooth.

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Quick fact

Flaming Dr. Pepper is usually served as a shot in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Amaretto, Vodka, 151 Proof Rum.

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Taste map

Strength

Strong

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Soft

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Flaming Dr. Pepper is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Vodka, 151 Proof Rum.

Texture and serve cues

-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for after dinner, date night.

Glassware

Collins Glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Amaretto, Vodka, 151 Proof Rum.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a collins glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Flaming Dr. Pepper sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

Flaming Dr. Pepper is usually served as a shot in a collins glass, and its identity is shaped by Amaretto, Vodka, 151 Proof Rum.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Liqueur

Category

Shot

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Collins Glass

Method

Mixed

Updated

March 11, 2026

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