I have seen those flaming drinks, what type of alcohol is in them that is able to be lit on fire?How many are there that do this and what are they called?
2006-12-15 17:22:58 · 12 answers · asked by stealth5033 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Tequilla seemed to work well for Richard Pryor....
2006-12-15 17:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by RScott 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flaming Dr.Pepper and Fiery Blue Mustang are two of the most common flaming drinks. In order to get it to flame up it must be 40% ethanol by volume which is 80 proof. Any alcohol that is 80 proof or higher is easily ignited.
2006-12-15 17:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any spirit with a high enough alcohol content can be flambe. The trick to it is to float the higher proofed spirit on top of the drink and ignite it. The most common spirits used are: over-proofed rum (151) or cognac.
2006-12-16 01:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mike M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A flaming Dr Pepper is one where you drop Bacardi 151 lit into a beer
2006-12-15 17:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mary O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water
2016-05-22 22:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything at least 50% alcohol. This is the origin of "proof". In old England taxes were levied on beverages 50% alcohol or more-if it would burn it was at least 50% alcohol/100% proved.
2006-12-15 21:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one years ago called a "Hot Apple Pie". You drank it straight from the shotglass while it was still lit. You didn't get burned though as it goes out as it's quickly tipped.
I think it had apple and cinnimon schnapps (seperate bottles) and a bit of 151.
2006-12-16 01:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to be at least 60 proof. Although the higher the percentage of alcohol, the more burn factor. 80 Proof is the standard. Have fun!
There ar eso many names and drinks, just check out this site: http://www.miss-charming.com/recipes/flaming.htm
2006-12-15 17:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by apesee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im thinking it's more to do with the alcoholc content in the drink. so in turn the more in it the better chance of it being lit afire!
2006-12-15 17:31:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
151...it's the best to use to light up.
If you want to get really bold try everclear, but it tastes awful
2006-12-15 17:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by gopher977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋