Fireball Apple Cider

Fireball Apple Cider is a cozy cocktail that combines the crisp sweetness of apple cider with the warm spice of cinnamon whiskey. Served hot or chilled, it’s the perfect drink for fall gatherings and chilly nights.


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Fireball Apple Cider is the kind of cocktail that feels like fall in a glass. Sweet apple cider blends perfectly with the spicy warmth of cinnamon whiskey, and you can enjoy it hot in a mug on a chilly evening or cold over ice for something crisp and refreshing. Garnished with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, or even fresh rosemary, it looks just as festive as it tastes. It’s one of those drinks that’s simple to make but always feels a little special, whether you’re hosting friends or cozying up at home.

It also brings back a fun memory of a fall trip I took with my friends Shannon and Josie to a corn maze at a local apple orchard. The orchard served adult beverages, and one of the drinks on their menu was this exact cocktail, though they called it Fireside Cider. It was the perfect drink to sip while wandering through the maze on a chilly afternoon, and we were all laughing when Josie dropped hers just minutes in. I still say she should’ve started by double fisting her drinks, it would’ve saved her from being the first one to run out! Moments like that make this cocktail even more nostalgic and fun to recreate at home.


If you love apple cider, then you'll want to try my Apple Cider Float or Apple Cider Martini!


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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:


  • For the best flavor, use fresh apple cider and adjust the sweetness to your liking. If it’s too sweet, add a splash of club soda or unsweetened apple juice. This cocktail can be served warm in a mug for a cozy fall drink or chilled over ice for a crisp version. You can also batch it easily for parties by keeping a large pot warm in the slow cooker or serving it chilled in a pitcher. 
  • For substitutions, swap the Fireball for another cinnamon whiskey, or use regular whiskey with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Apple juice can stand in for cider if needed, and for a family friendly mocktail, simply replace the whiskey with cinnamon sticks steeped in warm cider. For a fun twist, try adding a splash of orange juice or swapping rosemary for fresh thyme or sage to bring a new layer of flavor.


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Yield 1 drink
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
5 Min
Total time
5 Min

Fireball Apple Cider

With just apple cider, Fireball whiskey, and a few simple garnishes, this festive drink is both refreshing and comforting. Its balance of sweet apple and fiery cinnamon makes it a seasonal favorite that’s easy to enjoy any time.

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces apple cider, hot or chilled
  • 3 ounces Fireball whiskey
  • red apple slices, cinnamon sticks, whole star anise, fresh rosemary sprigs, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. If serving chilled, fill a glass with ice. If serving warm, heat the apple cider until hot but not boiling.
  2. Pour the Fireball into the glass, then top with the apple cider. Garnish with red apple slices, a cinnamon stick, whole star anise, and fresh rosemary, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

304

Fat

0 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

23 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

22 g

Sugar

19 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

8 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

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