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Flaming Dr. Pepper

Served in a Collins Glass

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Shotalcoholic15.1% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

132 kcalCalories

15.1%ABV

9.2gSugar

11.5gCarbs

0.81Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 5 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

single-serving bomb estimateAmarettoLiqueur Modifier
single-serving bomb estimateVodkaBase Spirit
single-serving bomb estimate151 proof rumBase Spirit
single-serving bomb estimateDr. PepperOther
single-serving bomb estimateBeerBase Spirit

How to Make It

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

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Spice Spicy Almond

Supporting notes

Nutty Sweet Vanilla Bitter

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Amarettosingle-serving bomb estimate

Amaretto Di SaronnoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Amaretto di Saronno can replace generic amaretto in most drink recipes.

Vegetarian-compatible

Vodkasingle-serving bomb estimate

GinWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes: Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Flaming Dr. Pepper?: The Flaming Dr. Pepper is a shot made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.1%. A standard serving contains approximately 132 calories.
What does a Flaming Dr. Pepper taste like?: Flaming Dr. Pepper has a flavour profile featuring Spice, Spicy, Almond, Nutty. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Flaming Dr. Pepper?: Flaming Dr. Pepper pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Flaming Dr. Pepper?: The Flaming Dr. Pepper has an ABV of approximately 15.1%. That's approximately 0.81 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 132 kcal, 9.2g sugar, 11.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Flaming Dr. Pepper typically served?: Flaming Dr. Pepper is often suggested for Party, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Flaming Dr. Pepper?: If you enjoy Flaming Dr. Pepper, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Flaming Dr. Pepper be served?: Flaming Dr. Pepper is best served chilled in a shot glass or Collins Glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare shots at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find shots I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Flaming Dr. Pepper with other shots. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.