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Apple Cider Fireball Cocktail (Hot or Cold!)

If you're looking for the perfect cocktail for the fall season, this apple cider fireball is it! It is perfect for this time of year, plus it can be served hot or cold!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Heating Time (if making hot) 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course bourbon cocktails, happy hour
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 oz. Apple Cider
  • 2.5 oz. Fireball

Instructions
 

Here's how to make the cold version of this recipe

  • In a cocktail shaker, pour 2.5 oz of Fireball and 4 oz. of apple cider.
  • Add ice, shake, and strain into a rocks glass over ice.
  • Garnish and enjoy!

Here's how to make the hot version of this recipe

  • Using a saucepan, heat 6 oz. of apple cider.
  • Pour the hot cider into a heat-safe glass and add 2.5 oz. of Fireball whiskey.
  • Allow to cool and enjoy!

Notes

Garnish ideas

A garnish is a must! Here are some easy ideas for this fireball cider recipe.
  • Cinnamon Stick
  • Apple Slice or Slices
  • Star Anise
  • Cinnamon Sugar Rim

Substitutions and variations

Sparkle. Want to add some fizz to the drink? You can add soda water, ginger ale, or prosecco.
Hard Cider. If you want to turn things up, Mix Fireball cinnamon whisky with hard apple cider. This cannot be served as a. hot drink, but can be served cold!
Cinnamon Whiskey. Fireball isn't the only cinnamon whisky you can find at your local grocery store. Jack Daniels and Jim Beam both have whiskeys with a strong cinnamon flavor. 

Can this apple cider Fireball cocktail be made into a batched cocktail recipe? 

Yes! Here's how to make this batched as a hot or chilled version.

How to make batched apple cider hot toddy cocktails

  1. In a slow cooker or large stock pot, heat up 1 gallon of apple cider.
  2. Once ready to serve, take off the heat, or turn the crockpot off, and pour in 1 liter of Fireball.
  3. Stir and serve!

How to make batched chilled apple cider Fireball cocktails

  1. In a large pitcher, pour in 5 cups of apple cider and 2.5 cups of Fireball.
  2. Stir and place in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
  3. Once ready to serve, pour 6 oz. into glasses with ice. 
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