Flavorful Fireball Cider Cocktail Recipe Easy Spicy Warm Drink
A quick and easy spicy warm cocktail combining Fireball cinnamon whiskey with apple cider and fresh lemon juice, perfect for cozy fall and winter evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
- 6 ounces apple cider (fresh or store-bought, preferably unfiltered)
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- Thinly sliced apple slices (for garnish)
- 2–3 whole cloves (optional)
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 6 ounces of apple cider into a small saucepan. Add whole cloves and star anise if using.
- Heat over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just steaming (do not boil).
- While the cider is warming, pour 2 ounces of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey into each heatproof glass or mug.
- Squeeze 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice into the whiskey.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if desired, mixing until fully dissolved.
- Remove the warmed cider from heat, strain out the cloves and star anise, then pour the cider into the prepared glasses over the whiskey mixture.
- Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top and add a thin apple slice to each glass for garnish.
- Sip slowly and savor the spicy warmth.
Notes
Keep the heat low to avoid boiling off the alcohol or scorching the cider. For a batch, multiply ingredients and keep warm on low heat or in a slow cooker. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste. Store leftover cider mixture without whiskey in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximate
- Calories: 180210
- Sugar: 0.1215
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
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