This cinnamon Fireball shot is sweet, spicy and dangerously easy to drink! Fireball whiskey is shaken with maple syrup and fresh lemon juice, then topped with a thin layer of cream for an easy fall and winter shooter.
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A straight Fireball shot is simply Fireball Cinnamon Whisky served as a shooter, but this recipe turns it into something a little more special.
Maple syrup adds sweetness, fresh lemon balances it out, and the layer of cream gives it a smooth finish. It's a fun Fireball shot recipe for fall parties, Thanksgiving or the holiday season, and it's a great addition if you are hosting a Friends-giving!
Be sure to try my cinnamon apple cider cocktail and Gin Shots too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick and easy: Ready in minutes and easy to make several at a time for parties.
- Simple ingredients: You only need four main ingredients, plus an optional sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Sweet and spicy: Cinnamon whiskey and maple syrup give the shots a warming sweetness, balanced with fresh lemon.
Ingredients
- Fireball Whiskey: Gives these shots their signature sweet and spicy cinnamon flavor.
- Maple syrup: Adds a rich sweetness that works really well with the cinnamon whiskey. You can use a thin, runny honey instead.
- Lemon juice: Use fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness of the Fireball and maple syrup.
- Cream: Use heavy or whipping cream (around 35% fat) so that it's easier to float on top 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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- Add the Fireball whiskey, maple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a shot glass. (photo 1).
- Slowly spoon the cream over the top and finish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. (photo 2)!
Frequently Asked Questions
A traditional Fireball shot is simply Fireball Cinnamon Whisky served straight, usually chilled. This recipe is a mixed Fireball shot, combining the cinnamon whisky with maple syrup and lemon juice before topping it with cream.
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 the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice, secure the lid and shake vigorously for around 10 to 15 seconds before straining.
Pour the cream slowly over the back of a teaspoon held just above the drink. This helps it sit in a layer on top rather than mixing straight in.
Yes! For a longer drink, shake the Fireball whiskey, maple syrup and lemon juice with ice, strain into a rocks glass and top with apple juice or sparkling apple cider.
Cinnamon 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, maple syrup and lemon juice. Shake well til ice cold.2 ounces Fireball whiskey, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, squeeze of lemon juice
- Strain 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.heavy or whipping cream (35%)
- Sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon to serve.ground cinnamon to garnish
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 can skip it if you prefer. It will still be tasty!
- Make several at once. You can multiply the Fireball, maple syrup and lemon juice and shake a few servings together, then divide between glasses and add the cream individually.
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