Fireball Cider Shot

About the Fireball Cider Shot

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky polarizes drinkers in a way almost no other spirit does. Its fans drink it straight; its detractors find the cinnamon-candy burn aggressive and one-dimensional. This two-ingredient shot is Fireball’s conversion drink. Equal parts cold apple cider tames the cinnamon burn, pulls out the apple notes that live under the candy flavor, and turns Fireball into something that reads like actual autumn — a drinkable version of walking through an orchard.

Chilled cider is the whole trick. Warm cider turns the shot syrupy and emphasizes the cinnamon’s harsh edge; properly cold cider makes it almost refreshing. A cinnamon stick balanced across the rim is the cheapest way to upgrade the presentation. Sparkling cider in place of still gives a lift that works even better. Any cinnamon whiskey substitutes for Fireball if there’s one at the bar. A perfect game-day or late-October pour. More whiskey shots.