Fireball Cider
This festive Fireball Cider is mixed with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, apple hard cider, ginger ale, and a splash of fresh lemon juice.
Christmas didn’t really feel like Christmas when it’s 82 degrees out here in Florida. I seriously intended to go swimming because of that. Actually, I went but decided to drop the idea after dipping my feet into the water three times. After all, it’s still December.
So, I’ve been staying inside and making edible and drinkable things all day, every day. Because we are deep into the holiday season. Why not?!????
This delicious Fireball Cider was a special drink that I came up with for celebrating this holiday. If you could use one more drink to enlighten your holiday (The more, the merrier. It never hurts!), then this cinnamon apple infused drink might be just what you are looking for.
First, Fireball!
Known for its strong cinnamon flavor, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey is a wonderful ingredient for making many fall or even winter drinks.
When Fireball meets Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, it’s named “Angry Balls.” I didn’t make it up.
When “Angry Balls” meets ginger ale and a splash of fresh lemon juice, it’s proudly named “Fireball Cider.” Now, I did make this one up.
The idea was to combine whiskey and hard cider as the cocktail’s foundation and add ginger ale on top to make it more sparkling and tasty. (We have tried adding a shot of Fireball to ginger ale; it was amazing!) At this point, the drink became sweet, cinnamony, crisp, and smooth. However, the taste was not as good as I imagined.
To balance the flavor, fresh lemon juice always comes in handy when mixing drinks. In this case, it’s not exceptional.
The sweetness in the drink is just enough to take the edge off the lemon. The sourness from the lemon, at the same time, makes the drink more crisp and refreshing. The flavor? Uber delicious! Now, that’s the drink I am going after.
Garnish with sliced apple, lemon peels, or cinnamon sticks to make it more festive. I hope you enjoy it!
PrintFireball Cider
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
Description
Mixed with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, Ginger Ale and a splash fresh lemon juice, this Fireball Cider is fabulous for any occasions, especially holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
- 4 ounces Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider
- 4 ounces ginger ale
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4–6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine Fireball, hard cider, ginger ale, and lemon juice. Stir and mix well.
- Add ice cubes in a glass. Pour the cocktail into the glass and garnish with apple slices, lemon peels or cinnamon sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
About the Author
Sharon Chen is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and author of the Complete Sous Vide Cookbook. She believes food not only brings healing but also connection. As the creator of StreetSmart Kitchen, she aims to make meal prep easier than ever and help you find balance, ease, joy, and simplicity in the kitchen as you improve your well-being.
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Oh wow! Brings me back to my college days.