Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail (with Video)

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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.

A delicious Amaretto and Fireball cocktail recipe that tastes just like Dr Pepper (but doesn't contain any Dr Pepper at all!) The perfect BBQ cocktail recipe

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:

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):

 
How to make an Amaretto cocktail that tastes just like Dr Pepper - without Dr Pepper. A delicious cinnamon cocktail

Ingredients for a Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail

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:

A fun summer drink takes just like Dr Pepper, this Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail is refreshing and smooth with a hint of caramel and cinnamon that makes it the perfect crowd-pleasing cocktail.

Here’s your free printable recipe card for my Dirty Dr. Pepper Cocktail recipe:

Yield: 1 cocktail

Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail

Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail

Tastes like Dr Pepper, but this sneaky cocktail is nothing but Amaretto, Fireball and coke!

Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

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

  1. For a single cocktail, fill a glass with ice and pour in the liqueurs and then top with coke.
  2. The beer is optional, if using add as much beer as coke.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount 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.

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dirty dr pepper cocktail

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).

A fun summer drink takes just like Dr Pepper, this Dirty Dr Pepper Cocktail is refreshing and smooth with a hint of caramel and cinnamon that makes it the perfect crowd-pleasing cocktail.  A delicious Amaretto and Fireball cocktail recipe that tastes just like Dr Pepper (but doesn't contain any Dr Pepper at all!) The perfect BBQ cocktail recipe    Make this Dirty Dr Pepper cocktail for your next BBQ - and funny enough, it contains no Dr Pepper! Amaretto, Cinnamon Whiskey and Coke combine to make a delicious mixed drink 

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15 Comments

    1. 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.

  1. I gotta say for myself, I did not care for this. I adore my diet Dr Peppers and this (to me) tasted *nothing* like a Dr Pepper. It just mostly tasted like cinnamon.

  2. This comment is deleted due to bullying and using an offensive slur. Hopefully, my fellow Canadian will grow up one day.. but for now he should go touch grass.

  3. For those wondering why it is called Dr Pepper instead of Coke is because the drink without Fireball is called the Dr Pepper shot…It tastes just like Dr Pepper hence the name.

  4. This was the drink of my 20’s, but we did the amaretto as a drop shot and called it the Dr Pepper drop shot. At that time, this was our favorite drink.

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