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Fireball Apple Cider is the perfect cocktail to get into the spirit of the fall season. Both drinks are easy recipes you can make for a delicious fall cocktail.

Fireball Whisky and Apple Cider simply go hand-in-hand and together they make a sweet, smooth fall drink. Choose the hot whisky drink recipe or a chilled cocktail to match the occasion. Both apple cider Fireball cocktails are absolutely delectable!

 

Fireball Apple Cider Cocktails

Falling leaves and cooler weather can only mean one thing: it’s the perfect time to enjoy some fall cocktails. These two recipes are made with Fireball Whisky, which seems to be made for fall drinks! It’s easy to sip, cinnamon sweet, and mixes perfectly with fall apple flavors.

Get cozy and warm up a Fireball Cider cocktail.

Do You Make Fireball Apple Cider Recipe Hot or Chilled?

There are two ways to enjoy this fall cocktail. There’s the hot apple cider cocktail or the cool effervescent cocktail. Both have the signature spicy cinnamon apple flavor.

I tend to choose the hot drink recipe when I’m cozying up by the fire on a cool evening for more of an after-dinner cocktail. For the chilled version, I tend to serve it at fall parties or as a pre-dinner cocktail.

Both recipes are delicious! Choose the one that fits your mood, occasion, time of day or the weather. You can’t go wrong.

What Type of Apple Cider is Best?

Many types are available. Fresh apple cider and Fireball whiskey is literally the perfect fall cocktail.

Spiced apple cider is best for this recipe because it includes the delectable fall spices that give this cocktail an added full flavor. It contains flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and other spices.

You can also use Caramel or regular Apple Cider. And if you only have apple juice, it will work just as well in a hot apple cider cocktail. It’s up to you!

Hot Fireball Apple Cider Ingredients

Want to warm up with a soothing hot cinnamon whiskey drink? Then this first recipe for a hot cocktail is the one for you.

Here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need to make this drink. Personally, I love all the “extras” that make this a deluxe cocktail, but you can certainly skip them for a quick nightcap drink. 

• Fireball Whisky: Cinnamon flavored whiskey is warm with a cinnamon spice.
• Apple Cider: Easy to find at your local grocery store or you can make your own using this recipe to make homemade fresh cider.
• Fresh Apple: Add fresh apples inside the drink and let them soak up the flavors.
• Simple Syrup (for the rim of the glass): This helps the cinnamon sugar stick to the rim of the glass. You can also use corn syrup.
• Cinnamon Sugar (for the rim of the glass): Adds even more cinnamon flavor to every sip.
• Whipped Cream (garnish): Creamy topping, I use the kind in a can. It’s easier to swirl.
• Cinnamon Stick (garnish): Optional, but if you use cinnamon sticks to stir your cocktail it’ll add more flavor.

 

How to Make a Hot Fireball Apple Cider Cocktail

Here are the easy step-by-step directions for a hot cider drink:

STEP 1: Wash and core a fresh apple.

During the fall season, I end up using my apple corer all the time. It makes chopping and slicing apples so much quicker once the core is removed.

 

STEP 2: Chop your apple slices into bite-sized chunks.

I use one large chopped apple slice for each cocktail. You can also add an apple slice on the rime of the glass for garnish.

 

STEP 3: Add a cinnamon sugar coating to the rim of your glass.

I use two small saucers to create the cinnamon sugar rim. In one saucer, add cinnamon sugar and in the other add simple syrup.

First, roll the edge of your glass in the simple syrup.

Tip: Hold your glass upside down over the simple syrup saucer and let any excess drip back onto the plate. This will keep it from running down the sides of the glass and becoming sticky.

Next, roll the edges of your glass in the cinnamon sugar until covered.

 

STEP 4: Add one shot of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.

 

STEP 5: Heat up 3 ounces of apple cider in the microwave to your desired temperature and pour the hot cider into your glass.

 

STEP 6: Top with sweet whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

The whipped cream will add another layer of sweetness and use the cinnamon stick to stir your cocktail, which does actually add a little more cinnamon flavor too.

More Fall Cocktails to Enjoy

Caramel Apple Cider Mimosa

Apple Cider Martini (with yummy variations!)

Caramel Apple Cider Sangria

Spiced Rum and Apple Juice (plus variations)

Apple Pie Shots

 

Chilled Fireball Apple Cider Directions

This chilled version is perfect for fall parties, game day drinks or a pre-dinner cocktail.

Here are all the ingredients to make the chilled version that adds a little bubbly for a lighter-tasting cocktail than the warm recipe above.

• Ice
• Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
• Apple Cider
• Sprite / 7up / Ginger Ale (each does slightly change the flavor, but all taste delicious)
• Fresh Apple Chunks
• Simple Syrup (for the rim)
• Cinnamon Sugar (for the rim)
• Reddi Wip Whipped Cream (for garnish)
• Cinnamon Sticks (for garnish)

 

Directions

Following many of the same steps above in the hot drink, here are the easy step-by-step directions:

STEP 1:  Wash, core and chop a fresh apple. Use one large slice of chopped apple per drink.

STEP 2: Add a cinnamon sugar rim to your glass (see the instructions in the first recipe above).

STEP 3: Fill half your glass with ice and then add the chopped apple.

 

STEP 4: Add a 1.5 ounce of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey.

STEP 3: Add approximately 3 ounces of apple cider.

STEP 4: Top with 2 ounces of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.

Tip: Depending on your taste preferences, choose the right soda for your cocktail. Sprite will add additional sweetness as well as delicious bubbly. If you prefer a less sweet soda, use 7up . If you’re a fan of ginger ale, the ginger flavor is delicious with apple .

 

STEP 5: Top with Reddi Wip cool whip and add a cinnamon stick for garnish.

It makes a great cocktail stirrer and adds a little more cinnamon flavor to the cocktail.

 

If you’re looking for a cozy, boozy drink to make for a fall party or an after-dinner cocktail, both of these Fireball Apple Cider recipes will hit the spot. Easy to make and simple to customize to suit your tastes.

Cheers!

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