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Pimento Dram: cocktail uses and amounts

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Short answer

Wildest Redhead and Firecracker use pimento dram. Wildest Redhead lists 7.5 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Wildest Redhead

Wildest Redhead takes about 6 minutes and lists 7.5 ml of pimento dram.

A honeyed Scotch sour warmed by pimento dram, with cherry liqueur drizzled through to form a vivid red base.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much pimento dram should you use?

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2 cocktails using Pimento Dram

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Firecracker cocktail on a dark studio background10 ml · Shaken

Firecracker

6 min · View recipe →

Wildest Redhead cocktail on a dark studio background7.5 ml · Shaken

Wildest Redhead

6 min · View recipe →

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What to mix with pimento dram

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

Quick answers

Pimento Dram cocktail questions

Which cocktails use pimento dram?

Wildest Redhead and Firecracker use pimento dram. Wildest Redhead lists 7.5 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much pimento dram do I need for a cocktail?

Wildest Redhead lists 7.5 ml for 1 serving; Firecracker lists 10 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Wildest Redhead?

Alongside pimento dram, the required ingredients for Wildest Redhead are 45 ml scotch whisky, 20 ml lemon juice, 15 ml honey syrup, and 7.5 ml cherry liqueur. Its shaken preparation takes about 6 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is pimento dram required or optional?

Pimento Dram is required in 2 of the 2 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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