Fireball Whiskey Cocktail (Cinnamon, Maple and Apple Cider)

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Cozy up with this delicious Fireball whiskey cocktail that's perfect for fall. With warming flavors of cinnamon, maple syrup and apple cider, this easy to make cocktail takes minutes to make and has a delicious complex sweet taste.

Two fireball whiskey cocktails in front of a cocktail shaker.

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Meet my current squeeze, this delicious Fireball whiskey cocktail! Full of the flavors of fall, this apple cider drink is sweetened with maple syrup and contains a healthy double shot of cinnamon flavored whiskey.

If you made my Fireball Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving and have some whiskey leftover, then this is one great way to make the most of it! Any excuse for a delicious cocktail!

Be sure to try my Smokey Old Fashioned and Spiced Rum Apple Vodka Cocktail.

Why you will love this fall cocktail recipe!

Quick and easy: It only takes minutes to make one of these drinks, just shake and pour and you are good to go!
Simple ingredients: You only need four ingredients to make this recipe, so you have no excuses!
Perfect for a crowd: This recipe is for a single serving, but it's easy to scale up to make a pitcher cocktail that you can make ahead of time.

Two glasses of Fireball cocktail next to cinnamon sticks and apple slices.

Ingredients

Fireball whiskey: This cinnamon flavored whiskey works so well with the flavors of maple and apple.
Maple syrup: Maple syrup has an earthy and woodsy sweetness. The complex flavor sits wonderfully with the other ingredients. In a pinch, you can also use honey.
Lemon juice: A little lemon juice helps to balance out the sweet flavors in this cocktail.
Apple cider: The cocktail is topped off with apple cider and makes it perfectly sip-able. Apple juice can also be used.

How to make a fireball whiskey cocktail

Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!

Shake together the maple, whiskey and lemon juice and pour over ice (photo 1).
Top with apple cider and enjoy (photo 2).

Two step by step photos to show how to make the recipe.

How to make a pitcher cocktail

You can easily scale up this Fireball whiskey cocktail recipe to make a pitcher cocktail. It's a great option for a make ahead Thanksgiving drink.

For a 6 drink pitcher, use:

12 ounces Fireball whiskey
6 ounces maple syrup
Juice of ½ lemon
Apple cider

Add the whiskey, maple syrup and lemon juice to pitcher and stir together well so that the ingredients are well mixed. Top up with the apple cider. You can then serve right away by adding ice to the pitcher and pouring, or, place in the fridge and keep covered and ice just before serving.

Overhead shot of the cinnamon whiskey cocktail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make this cocktail with another whiskey?

The cinnamon flavor of Fireball whiskey works so well with the other fall flavors of maple and apple, but you can substitute it if you'd like. A bourbon like Jack Daniels would work really well, and it wouldn't be terrible if you made this with a Scotch or Irish whiskey, it just wouldn't have the hints of cinnamon.

Is this a strong drink?

This apple cider whiskey cocktail contains 2 ounces of whiskey, so it will certainly give you a buzz, though it is very easy to drink! To make a lighter drink, half the amount of whiskey and maple syrup and top up with more apple cider.

Can you make it sparking?

If you prefer your cocktails on the fizzy side, you can replace the apple cider with a sparking apple drink like Appletiser. If you are making a pitcher ahead of time, don't add it til you are ready to serve.

Cocktail Garnishes

You can of course enjoy this Fireball whiskey cocktail without garnishes, but adding them adds to the aroma and can enhance the flavors. I used a cinnamon stick to garnish, but you can easily add others like sliced apple, star anise or fresh cranberries to make it extra festive.

A cocktail with large ice cubes and a cinnamon stick.

Recipe Notes and Tips

If you don't have a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar and use that to shake the whiskey and maple syrup together.
Shake the cocktail with ice so it's nice and chilled. Shake for a good 30 seconds so that everything is blended and ice cold.
Pour the cocktail into a whiskey glass with large ice cubes. Small ice cubes or crushed ice will quickly dilute the drink.

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