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Sep 23, 2022 by Kristin

Whiskey and Dr Pepper: the Pepper Jack

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If you ever wondered if whiskey is good with Dr Pepper the answer is an absolute yes! A Whiskey and Dr Pepper sometimes known as a pepper jack is a bold flavored great sipping cocktail.

whiskey and dr pepper in glass with dr pepper bottle in background

What is a whiskey and dr pepper?

A whiskey and Dr Pepper is exactly what it sounds like. It is a cocktail that is made from mixing two ingredients which are whiskey and Dr pepper.

Though any type of whiskey works well in this cocktail a popular whiskey to use is Jack daniels. When you use Jack Daniels it is called a Pepper Jack.

As mentioned above you can use any type of whiskey. Different whiskeys certainly have different flavors some are rye whiskeys which are a little drier some are bourbon whiskeys which are a little sweeter with caramel undertones. All whiskey does tend to have a bit of a spicy flavor to it.

Dr Pepper is comprised of combination of 23 different and unique flavors. It has a complex flavor that can be difficult to describe. It does have strong tastes of spices and cherries as well as hints of licorice and almond.

When you mix these two together you get a complex and robust flavor profile full of spice and sweet flavors.

Other spicy flavorful liquors to mix with Dr Pepper that have a similar taste to this cocktail are Brandy and Dr Pepper or Rum and Dr Pepper.

How to make this drink:

Simply toss together you’re too ingredients and your cocktail will be ready.

looking down into glass of whiskey and dr pepper with lime on rim

Equipment:

  • highball glass
  • jigger
  • bar spoon

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Whiskey. We prefer Wild Turkey or Jack Daniels
  • 4 oz Dr Pepper
  • Lime wedge
glass of whiskey and dr pepper on a butcher block

Instructions:

Step one

As you prepare to mix your drink up, make sure that you have all of your supplies and ingredients.

Step two

First, grab some ice and fill your highball glass to the top with it.

Step three

Next, let’s prepare your lime wedge. To do this take your lime and cut it into slices or wedges.

Then, take one wedge and cut a small amount between the peel and the pulp of the lime. You can use this cut to place your wedge on the rim of your glass.

Step four

Now, measure out 2 oz of whiskey. You can do this by using your jigger.

Dump your two ounces of whiskey over your ice in your highball glass.

Step Five

Now, measure out 4 oz of Dr Pepper. You can also do this by using your jigger.

Pour these 4 oz of Dr Pepper into your highball glass with your whiskey and ice.

You can adjust the amount of Dr Pepper you use dependent on your taste preferences. The more Dr Pepper you use the less you’ll taste your whiskey. The less Dr Pepper you use the more you’ll taste your whiskey.

Step Six

Finally, use your bar spoon. Place it into your highball glass and thoroughly mix together your ingredients.

Take a sip and enjoy!

Recipe

glass of whiskey and dr pepper with bottles in background
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Prep Time2 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: whiskey and dr pepper
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • highball glass
  • bar spoon
  • jigger

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Whiskey
  • 4 oz Dr. Pepper
  • Lime wedge
  • ice

Instructions

  • Start by filling your highball glass with ice
  • Slice your lime into wedges and place one on the rim of the glass
  • Measure 2 oz of whiskey with jigger and pour into highball glass
  • Measure 4 oz of Dr Pepper with jigger and pour into highball glass
  • Gently stir together with bar spoon

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  1. Greg says

    July 07, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    Great simple cocktail, thanks a lot for the recipe!
    Discovered this while watching.Kominsky method and just tried 2 years later: this really tastes gd!
    The trickiest part was to find Dr Pepper in my area in France

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