I tell my cocktail shaker, baby, baby, baby, I'm on a Fireball whisky kick. Okay, maybe not the exact lyrics Pitbull uses, but we think it's pretty close. What's better than our ability to remember our lyrics, however, is our ability to find the best Fireball drinks the world has to offer. Timeless to something a little more modern, these Fireball cocktails mean there's something for everyone.
Orange Cinnamon Old-Fashioned
Take your classic old-fashioned and dial it up to ten with some cinnamon Fireball whisky. Just because it's name is old-fashioned doesn't mean it can't have a modern vibe.
Ingredients
- 1 sugar cube
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- Splash of soda water
- ½ ounce Fireball whisky
- 1½ ounces bourbon
- Ice
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, muddle the sugar cube, bitters, and a splash of soda water.
- Add ice, Fireball, and bourbon.
- Stir to mix.
- Holding the orange peel with its skin-side down over the drink, squeeze to release the citrus oils into the drink. Drop into the drink skin-side up for garnish.
Hot Tamale Fireball Cocktail
Remember Hot Tamales candy from when you were a kid? Perhaps some of you tried to see how many you could eat before giving up. Maybe just us. Instead of trying that now, make the grown-up version with Fireball whisky.
Ingredients
- Orange wedge and cinnamon sugar for rim
- 2 ounces Fireball
- ¼ ounce grenadine
- 4 ounces ginger ale
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of a rocks glass with the orange wedge.
- With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Fireball, and grenadine.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Top off with ginger ale.
- Stir to mix.
- Garnish with the cinnamon stick.
Fireball Cinnamon Roll Shake
This Fireball whisky cocktail is more of a dessert than a mixed drink, and life needs more desserts. So if you loved grandma's homemade baked cinnamon rolls, you can't say no to these sweet, creamy, and spicy glasses of magic.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 3 ounces Fireball
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1½ cups half and half
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all ingredients.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve in milkshake or collins glass with straw.
Hot Cinnamon Spiced Cider
If you like hot apple cider with spiced rum, then chances are you'll enjoy this Fireball drink. In other words, take your favorite fall or winter warmer and make it extra cozy and warm.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- 10 whole cloves
- 1 cup Fireball
Instructions
- In a slow cooker set on low, add apple cider, dark brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and Fireball.
- Cover and simmer for four hours.
- Turn down to keep warm.
- Skim the spices from the cider.
- Serve in mugs garnished with cinnamon sticks.
Fireball French Toast Cocktail
For some reason, Fireball whisky can invoke a lot of breakfast foods in the mixed drinks you make from it. That's just the Fireball magic. If you're a French toast fan, then this simple breakfast-themed cocktail just might be your new go-to brunch cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Bailey's Irish Cream
- ¼ ounce heavy cream
- Ice
- ½ ounce butterscotch schnapps
- ½ ounce Fireball whisky
- Ice
- 4 ounces cream soda
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, and heavy cream.
- Shake to chill.
- Add butterscotch schnapps and Fireball.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with cream soda.
- Stir.
Apple-Cinnamon Red-Hot Shot
If red is your color, try a simple red-hot shot. It's packed with flavor and fun to drink, but as someone with a love for red, you already knew that. This recipe makes two, but what you do with both is up to you.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Fireball
- 2½ ounces Crown Royal apple
- ¼ ounce grenadine
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add Fireball, Crown Royal apple, and grenadine.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glasses.
Fireball and Bailey's Irish Coffee
Want to spice up your Irish coffee? Adding a small amount of Fireball whisky brings a new depth to this delicious coffee beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Irish whiskey
- ½ ounce Fireball
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 4 ounces hot brewed coffee
- Unsweetened hand-whipped cream
Instructions
- In a coffee mug, add Irish whiskey, Fireball, and simple syrup.
- Stir to mix.
- Top off with coffee.
- Stir.
- Spoon hand-whipped cream over top of coffee.
We also like this with a splash of butterscotch schnapps.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Cocktail
Fireball whisky mixes with RumChata in ways science cannot even explain — it's the stuff of legends. Try this recipe for a cocktail that tastes just like mom's homemade cookies but with an extra kick.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces RumChata
- ¾ ounce Fireball
- ¾ ounce vanilla vodka
- Ice
- Ground cinnamon and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, RumChata, Fireball, and vanilla vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with cinnamon and cinnamon stick.
Manhattan Fire
There's no place for the fiery flavors to hide in this Manhattan riff, and it certainly isn't for the faint of heart. But then again, when has a Manhattan ever been for the faint of heart?
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce Fireball
- ¾ ounce bourbon
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a mixing glass, add ice, Fireball, bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Apple Cherry Bomb
This sweet yet spicy cocktail bends any and all expectations. Juicy, fiery, with a touch of ginger spice? This should absolutely be the next cocktail you make.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces apple cider
- 1 ounce Fireball
- ¾ ounce grenadine
- Ice
- Ginger ale to taste
- Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, apple cider, Fireball, and grenadine.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger ale.
Spiced Cinnamon Sangria
Fireball adds a new layer of complexity to the traditional sangria. Perfect for when you want to channel tradition with some new traditions of your own. Its spicy cinnamon notes craft a whole new look on this classic drink. Although this makes a single serving, it can easily be scaled up to serve a crowd.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces red wine
- 1½ ounces Fireball
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ ounce allspice dram
- ½ ounce peach liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, red wine, Fireball, orange juice, allspice dram, peach liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Spiced Cranberry Highball
Elegant and flavorful cocktails don't need to be complicated, and this Fireball sipper comes together with just a handful of ingredients. And if you want to make it even easier, you can choose to build it in the glass, too. Less dishes? We love that.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce Fireball
- ¾ ounce vanilla vodka
- Ice
- Lemon peel for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cranberry juice, Fireball whiskey, and vanilla vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon peel, if desired.
Fireball Eggnog
Sometimes eggnog can be a little too cloying or rich, but the Fireball whiskey kicks that notion to the curb with this updated Firenog recipe. Leave one out for Santa.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Fireball
- 2 ounces eggnog
- ½ ounce amaretto
- ¼ ounce vanilla schnapps
- Ice
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Fireball whiskey, eggnog, amaretto, and vanilla schnapps.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon.
Fireball Margarita
If you want a margarita with a nice burst of cinnamon heat, this checks all the boxes. Spicy peppers can stay in the fridge this time.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge and salt for rim
- ¾ ounce Fireball
- ¾ ounce silver tequila
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce agave
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge.
- With the salt on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Fireball, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Tips for Creating Your Own Fireball Whisky Cocktails
Want to create your own mixed drinks using Fireball whisky? These tips can help.
- A little goes a long way. So you won't need to use full shots of Fireball (though you can if you want) — think of it more like an accent than the main event.
- Remember that Fireball has added sugar, so it will make a drink sweeter. You may wish to adjust the sugar in the drink to help balance the sweetness.
Mixers for Fireball
You can also enjoy Fireball whisky with simple mixers. These can serve as the basis for a cocktail or as the entire drink. Try Fireball with any of the following:
- Orange juice
- Apple juice or apple cider
- Cranberry juice
- Ginger ale
- Cream soda
- Cola
- Cherry cola
- Coffee
- Ginger beer
- Hard cider (like the angry balls cocktail)
Fiery Goodness
Fireball whisky adds zip to your cocktails. It's delicious in timeless classics when you want your bourbon or rye to do a little more talking than it currently does. In the winter, Fireball brings warmth from the inside out. Could it cut down on your electric bills? Probably not. But it'll sure make you extra cozy.
