This sweet and spicy cinnamon Fireball shot is and easy drinker and perfect for fall and winter. With hints of cinnamon and maple syrup, and topped with a thin layer of cream, this easy drinking whiskey shooter is sure to be a hit!
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If you recently tried my cinnamon apple cider cocktail and have some leftover Fireball whiskey to use up, then these simple shots are a great way to do it!
Fireball whiskey is shaken with maple syrup before being topped with a layer of cream, for a sweet and spicy shooter cocktail that's sure to get the party started!
The warming flavors of cinnamon make this whiskey shot perfect for fall and winter, and it's a great addition if you are hosting a Friends-giving!
Be sure to try my Gin Shots and Chambord Shots too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick and easy: It takes minutes to make up these shots so they are a great option for a party!
- Simple ingredients: You only need 4 ingredients to make these whiskey shooters, and you can make several rounds with the ingredients!
- Easy to drink: Some shots can sometimes be a bit of a struggle to drink, I for one struggle with a neat shot of a spirit! These has a really delicious sweetness to it that makes it easy to down in one.
Ingredients
- Whiskey: Fireball whiskey is flavored with cinnamon for one delicious sip!
- Maple syrup: The whiskey is shaken with maple syrup for a complex sweetness. You can use a thin honey in a pinch.
- Lemon juice: A little squeeze of fresh lemon juice helps to cut through the sweetness of the maple.
- Cream: The shots are topped with a thin layer of cream. Use heavy or whipping cream that is 35% fat so that it sits on the surface of the shot.
- Ground cinnamon: This is optional, but I like to finish the shots with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for added flare and aroma.
How to make cinnamon Fireball shots
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- Shake together the whiskey, maple syrup and lemon juice and pour into a shot glass (photo 1).
- Spoon over the cream and shoot (photo 2)!
Frequently Asked Questions
Fireball whiskey gives these shots their cinnamon flavor, so they will taste different if you use a different type of whiskey. Saying that, they'd work well with a bourbon like Jack Daniels, that have a little sweetness to them.
This is a 1 ounce shot, so while it will get the party started, it won't leave you lying on the floor!
Yes! If you prefer a longer drink, add the shaken Fireball and maple syrup to a whiskey glass over ice and then top it up with some apple juice.
How to shake a cocktail
The whiskey and maple syrup need to be shaken so that they blend together and have a uniformed taste and texture. If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a glass mason jar with a lid. Add some ice to the shaker, followed by the ingredients. Shake well for about 30 seconds until the shaker is ice cold. Pour into glasses straight away.
How to layer cream onto the shots
When you top your cinnamon Fireball shot with the cream, don't pour it directly into the glass or it will sink to he bottom. Although it will still taste ok, it won't have the same appeal. Hold a teaspoon just touching the liquid, with the curved back pointing up, then very gently and slowly pour the cream over the back of the spoon so that it sits on top of the whiskey and maple mixture.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for the freshest flavor.
- You can replace the maple syrup with honey, but make sure it is a thin runny honey or the drink will be too thick.
- Shake well with ice so that the whiskey is super cold - it's be much easier to drink.
- I love the addition of the cream on top, but you ca skip it if you prefer, it will still be tasty!
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Cinnamon Whiskey Fireball Shot
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Fireball whiskey (60ml)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- squeeze of lemon juice
- heavy or whipping cream (35%) as needed
- ground cinnamon to garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to your cocktail shaker and measure in the Fireball whiskey and maple syrup. Shake well til ice cold.
- Pour into shot glasses.
- Gently pour the cream on top of the shots. Hold a teaspoon, just touching the whiskey with the bottom curved side facing up, and pour the cream on top of it so it rests on top of the drink.
- Sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for the freshest flavor.
- You can replace the maple syrup with honey, but make sure it is a thin runny honey or the drink will be too thick.
- Shake well with ice so that the whiskey is super cold - it's be much easier to drink.
- I love the addition of the cream on top, but you ca skip it if you prefer, it will still be tasty!
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