Fireball and Apple Cider

Fireball and cider are the best combination! Cinnamon whiskey pairs perfectly with apple in this delicious cocktail recipe.

Fancy an easy and quick cocktail perfect for cool weather? Attempt Fireball and Cider! These two go together perfectly: the spicy cinnamon pairs perfectly with the sweet, tart apple cider. Take a sip and you will be amazed! (He did it for us.) This suit was made to be. Fireball Whiskey may have a low-key reputation, but mix it just right and it tastes like a sophisticated craft cocktail, perfect for fall and winter.

The perfect pairing: Fireball and cider

Fireball Whiskey might conjure up the idea of ​​taking shots in college bars. But just like Jägermeister, it’s a great drink if you mix it right! Honestly, we were blown away by how the cinnamon flavor accentuated the apple cider. Move, drop cocktails! This one is now in our favorites list. What you need for this delicious drink:

• fireball whisky
• cider
• lemon juice
• Iceserve

Best cider to buy

There are different types of cider that you can find in the store. When pairing Fireball and Cider, we recommend finding unfiltered cider for its vivid color and flavor. Pasteurization is also preferred. Here are the differences:

• Unfiltered vs. Filtered: Unfiltered cider contains pulp and sediment; filtered is clear and light in color, basically like apple juice. Choose unfiltered for the best flavor and color for this drink.
• Pasteurized vs. unpasteurized: Pasteurizing cider makes it more stable. Unpasteurized apple cider can turn into hard apple cider or apple cider vinegar over time, so you should drink it within two weeks. Unpasteurized cider has a higher risk of bacteria, so we recommend pasteurized ones.

Find out more about Fireball Whisky

Why is Fireball Whiskey worth keeping in your collection? Here’s a little more about this spirit:

• Cinnamon Fireball Whisky is a blend of Canadian whiskey and cinnamon flavors developed in Canada in the 1980s. Originally part of a line of flavored liquors from Seagram’s, it is now manufactured by the Sazerac company. (The company also produces Peychaud bitters, the original ingredient in the iconic Sazerac cocktail).
• How does it taste? Fireball Whiskey has a sweet taste with a distinct aftertaste of cinnamon candy and spicy Canadian whiskey.
• What ABV is Fireball? Fireball has 33% ABV. Standard whiskey has to be 40% ABV, so Fireball isn’t technically whiskey: it’s actually flavored whiskey or specialty distilled liquor. It’s so sweet that it tastes more like a liquor.

What else can you do wwith fireball? Try the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot or the Old Fashioned Fireball.

How to make Fireball and Cider: some tips!

This drink is as easy as it gets: Pour the Fireball and apple cider into a glass with lemon juice, garnish and serve! Here are some tips to get the upper hand:

• Use clear ice. With any lowball drink, using clear ice takes over! Clear ice is crystal clear and you can cut it into large organic shapes. You can also use a transparent ice maker. Go to How to make transparent ice.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick! This drink’s appearance hides its cinnamon flavor, so it’s fun to garnish. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wedge, if you like!

More drinks with apple cider

There are so many ways to make perfect fall and winter cider cocktails! Here are a few more to try if you like these: