This “Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail” was one that I made often as when working at a Greek restaurant and funny enough, contains no Dr. Pepper! This is the first cocktail recipe I ever shared on Sugar, Spice and Glitter and since then we’ve shared dozens more. Check out our full collection of cocktail recipes here.
Amaretto and Coke Cocktail
This Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail tastes pretty similar to a Dr. Pepper but is actually made with a combination of liqueurs and Coca-Cola. I’ve also made it with half beer and half coke, with the liqueurs poured in, but I personally prefer it without the beer. (Especially for serving to guests, when you don’t want to surprise them with an overly strong drink.)
This is a fun drink for summer barbecues as you can prepare a big pitcher for guests to self-serve from. I’ve provided both the individual measurements for a single cocktail, and the measurements for a pitcher.
I often order my liquor from Drizly because they have a quick delivery time (sometimes within 40 minutes – usually within the hour) and no expensive mark-ups. Purchasing from them supports local retailers, too. You can order the Amaretto for this recipe here, and the Cinnamon Whiskey here.
If you’re a huge fan of Dr Pepper, you may like our Dr Pepper Hot Corn Dip or our Instant Pot Dr Pepper Pulled Pork. (These recipes actually contain Dr Pepper – unlike this cocktail!)
And if you’re planning a summer barbecue, check out these recipes:
- Our Best Ever Deviled Eggs
- Greek Beef Kebabs
- Lemon Lush (Dessert Lasagna)
- Grilled Peaches
- 3 DIY BBQ Sauces and Spices
- Creamy Potato Pea Salad with Dill
- Pizza Sliders
- Lamb Burger with Caramelized Onions and Feta
- Rainbow Pasta Salad
Check out our quick recipe video on how to make a Dirty Dr Pepper cocktail – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe (and get the exact measurements to make your own):
Ingredients for a Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail
- Amaretto
- Cinnamon alcohol (Goldschlager or Fireball)
- Coca-Cola
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful:
- Liquid measure (jigger/shot measure)
- Ice maker
I really loved using my gorgeous Omishome Bartending Kit to make this recipe. The pretty bamboo holder contains all of the tools you need to make perfect cocktails, and those pretty gold tools add a touch of class to your home bar set-up.
How to Make a Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail
For a single cocktail, fill a glass with ice and pour in the Amaretto, cinnamon alcohol and coke.
(If using beer, add an equal amount of beer as coke.)
For a full pitcher of Dr Pepper Cocktails, mix together 1/2 cup Amaretto, 1/2 cup cinnamon alcohol (Goldschlager or Fireball) and 3 cups Coca-Cola.
Add the ice to individual glasses before serving to avoid watering down the cocktails.
Pin this Dr Pepper Inspired Mixed Drink for your next BBQ:
Here’s your free printable for my Dirty Dr. Pepper Cocktail recipe:
Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail
Tastes like Dr Pepper, but this sneaky cocktail is nothing but Amaretto, Fireball and coke!
Ingredients
- 1 oz Amaretto
- 1 oz cinnamon alcohol (Goldschlager or Fireball)
- 1/2 can coke
- 1/2 can beer, optional
For a full pitcher:
- 1/2 cup Amaretto
- 1/2 cup cinnamon alcohol (Goldschlager or Fireball)
- 3 cups coke
Instructions
- For a single cocktail, fill a glass with ice and pour in the liqueurs and then top with coke.
- The beer is optional, if using add as much beer as coke.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 344Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 15gSugar: 31gProtein: 1g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
This Dirty Doctor Pepper Cocktail is a fun cocktail option for summer barbecues and a great option if you love dark sodas.
For more delicious cocktail recipes, check out our Coconut Rum Punch or our Strawberry Whiskey Smash cocktail (both with videos).
Mose says
So there’s no Dr Pepper in this? Why doesn’t the Dirty Dr. Pepper
recipe call for that instead of cola?
Jennifer T Tammy says
It’s called “Dirty Doctor Pepper” because it tastes exactly like Dr Pepper. You could definitely try replacing the plain soda with Dr Pepper. I always have Coca-Cola on hand but I don’t usually have Dr Pepper.