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    Fireball Whisky Cocktails

    Published: May 30, 2020 | Last Updated: November 3, 2023 | Lisa 7 Comments
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    Last Updated November 3rd, 2023 at 01:14 pm by Lisa

    Fireball Whisky Cocktails are made with orange, cinnamon, cloves, apple cider, and cinnamon flavored whiskey. Serve these fireball whisky drinks for game days, the holiday season, brunch, Fall parties, and Thanksgiving Day.

    This popular liquor is so much more than to use for whiskey shots. It makes great cocktails, or how about adding a cinnamon Fireball shot into a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream on those chilly nights.

    And try these drinks with my Apple Pie or this Candy Corn Harvest Munch Mix at gatherings, they are so good together.
    And if you want to serve batch cocktails, take a look at one of my new Fireball recipes for Fireball Punch.

    Surprisingly refreshing and they taste like cinnamon red hots.... yummy. I love fall! Who is with me?

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    While staying in Texas with my dear friend, she served this cocktails one night in her home and they were the hit of the party! It was the first time I had tried it, and since I do love a lot of cinnamon, my taste buds were delighted.

    Just to be sure they were super tasty, I served them for a couple of dinner gatherings at our friends' lake cabin in Minnesota. And confirmed, that yes...these really are delicious, and a good idea to serve, even for a crowd.

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    Wouldn't these apple cider drinks be great to serve with Thanksgiving dessert?

    I love the colors in these Fall cocktails...these are festive and easy to make for your party guests, no cocktail shaker is needed. There are several more recipes in the works for this Fall, and I can't wait to share them with you. I think a hot fireball apple cider or a hot toddy would be really good!

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    How To Make Fireball Whisky Cocktails

    Ingredients

    1 shot Fireball Cinnamon Whisky

    1 cup Apple Cider (Apple Juice will work in a pinch)

    3 ounces 7 UP (Club Soda or Ginger Ale)

    garnish: oranges blood oranges, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks

    1. Use a vegetable peeler, and cut strips of orange peels for garnish, set aside.
    2. Optional: wrap around cinnamon sticks and secure with a small piece of toothpick.
    3. Slice oranges into small wedges, squeeze a slice of orange in the glass.
    4. Fill glass ½ full of ice, pour 1 shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.
    5. Fill the glass within an inch of the top with Apple Cider.
    6. Place 5 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick with orange peel garnish wrapped around.
    7. Pour a splash of either 7up or Club Soda.
    8. Serve and enjoy.

    * use care when sipping these cocktails with the cloves and cinnamon sticks!

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    What Is Fireball Whisky?

    According to the official Fireball website, the product was developed in Canada in the mid-1980s, and for a long time was little known outside of Canada. 


    Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is a mixture of whisky and REAL cinnamon flavoring and sweeteners that is produced by the Sazerac Company. As of 2018, it is among the top-selling whisky brands in the United States. Most people just think of a shot or on ice as the only way to drink it, but the best way is to mix drinks and cocktail recipes.

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    Is It Whiskey or Whisky?

    The spelling difference comes from the translations of the word from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. The Scottish spell it whisky and the Irish spell it whiskey with the 'e'.

    In America, it is spelled Whiskey with the 'e' typically. Fireball Whisky is made in Canada and drops the 'e'.

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    Is Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Made With Real Cinnamon?

    YES! Real cinnamon is used in the production of this Whisky.

    What Does Fireball Whisky Taste Like?

    It tastes just like those little cinnamon red hot candies. Some say that it "Tastes Like Heaven, Burns Like Hell". That could explain why there is a fire-breathing dragon on the label of the bottle. It has a high alcohol content and has a lot of cinnamon flavor.

    Fireball Whisky Recipes


    With so many ways to enjoy this wildly popular whiskey, here are just a few creative recipes to try besides shots or on the rocks...

    Add into Fireball Whisky Cocktails
    Make Fireball Punch or Sangria
    Make a Fireball Fudge or Cake
    Fireball Coffee Hot Shots
    Mix up Fireball Jello Shots
    Fireball Barbeque Sauce
    Grilled Fireball Chicken or Wings
    Fireball Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie

    How To Make The Orange Peel Garnish

    We used blood oranges, but regular oranges would work just as well! You can use a vegetable peeler, and cut long strips, secure with pieces of toothpicks to the cinnamon sticks, or simply float in the glass.

    Use a vegetable peeler, and cut strips of orange peels for garnish going around in a circle, set aside.

    I love fall!  and really enjoy the slower pace this time of year. It is time for couch time, good books, hot coffee, soup, and blankets cuddled watching a good game or a show. Wishing you, your family, and friends time to relax and enjoy the fall season.

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    One More Fireball Whiskey Recipe

    All you need is a beverage container, a punch bowl or large pitchers, and a few simple ingredients to make Fireball Punch. It takes a lot of time to make single serving mixed drinks like whiskey cocktails at a party.

    This is a great way to serve a mixed drink to large groups, and even the guys will love this punch with an extra kick. It has just the right sweetness and tastes like Fall with crisp apples, fresh oranges, and spicy cinnamon.

    Try some of these Fall drinks to have with game day food, during Halloween, or a festive New Year party.

    Fireball Thanksgiving Punch "Batch Cocktails"
    Fireball Thanksgiving Punch with orange, apple cider, and Fireball whisky. Serve Fall "big batch cocktails" for Friendsgiving & Thanksgiving.
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    A large glass punch bowl filled with Fall and Thanksgiving punch with apples and oranges floating on top.Pin

    More Fall Cocktail Ideas

    Try some of these Fall drink ideas. For game days, Bloody Marys or Micheladas are so refreshing. The perfect cocktail for Summer nights or Fall gatherings is an Aperol Spritz. And no Halloween party would be complete with out some spooky Halloween Punch.

    • Three glasses of Aperol Spritz on a table with appetizers at a Fall party.
      Autumn Aperol Spritz
    • A pitcher of bloody marys with two drinks garnished with olives, pepperoncinis, and beef sticks.
      Spicy Bloody Marys
    • A tall glass filled with michelada garnished with green chili and spice coated lime slice.
      Micheladas Mexican Beer Cocktails
    • A black cauldron with wooden ladle and pouring red punch into the bowl with dry ice smoke for Halloween Punch.
      Halloween Party Punch Ideas

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    “Fireball” Whisky Cocktails

    "Red Hot" Fireball Whisky Cocktails made with orange, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider. Serve fireball drinks for Fall parties, brunch, and Thanksgiving Day!
    Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time 2 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 260kcal
    Author Lisa Hatfield

    Equipment

    Vegetable Peeler
    Wood Toothpicks

    Ingredients

    • 1 shot Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
    • 1 cup Apple Cider
    • 3 ounces 7 UP or Club Soda
    • 1 slice garnish: oranges blood oranges, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks
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    Instructions

    Prep Garnish

    • Use a vegetable peeler, and cut strips of orange peels for garnish, set aside.
    • Optional: wrap around cinnamon sticks and secure with a small piece of toothpick.

    Make Fireball Whisky Cocktails

    • Slice oranges into small wedges, squeeze a slice of orange in the glass.
    • Fill glass ½ full of ice, pour 1 shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.
    • Fill the glass within an inch of top with Apple Cider.
    • Place 5 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick with orange peel garnish wrapped around.
    • Pour a splash of either 7up or Club Soda.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    * use care when sipping these cocktails with the cloves and cinnamon sticks!

      Notes

      oranges

      I used blood oranges in these drinks but regular navel oranges or tangerines would be just great.

      garnish

      1. Use a vegetable peeler, and cut strips of orange peels for garnish, set aside.
      2. Optional: wrap around cinnamon sticks and secure with a small piece of toothpick.
      Use care when sipping these cocktails with the cloves and cinnamon sticks!

      fireball punch

      If you love this cocktail, you will love my recipe for Fireball Punch. It serves up to 30 and is so festive for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving.
       

      Nutrition

      Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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      Comments

      1. Nancy Sabartin says

        February 01, 2022 at 4:36 pm

        5 stars
        I first tried Fireball in cold apple cider, & it is delish! It’s the kind of drink you could have all night long, so be careful!

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      2. Laurie says

        February 01, 2022 at 4:34 pm

        5 stars
        Very delicious. On a whim I had purchased a bottle of cinnamon whiskey only to get it home and not know what to do with it other than consuming it on the rocks or straight up. Try this recipe, you will enjoy it!

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      3. Nan says

        November 21, 2020 at 4:08 pm

        Use Rocky Pick Cinnamon Whiskey works very well.

        Reply
      4. Vanessa says

        December 05, 2019 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks for sharing! How far ahead of time can I mix these?

        Reply
      5. Suzanne says

        December 05, 2019 at 1:03 pm

        This looks so good! I love how simple the ingredients list is! That garnish is so easy and pretty too!

        Reply
      6. Cathy says

        October 16, 2018 at 7:57 pm

        That garnish is over the top!!! I have heard about Fireball and now is the time to try it. Thank you!!!

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      7. Michelle R says

        March 09, 2018 at 8:02 pm

        5 stars
        My roommate's friend brought us a bottle of Fireball and we didn't know what to do with it. We did a search and found your recipe and it was really good and easy to make. Needless to say, we no longer have the Fireball any longer, but now we know exactly what to do with it thanks to you!

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