Tart and Easy Fireball Sour Recipe | Cinnamon Whisky Sour
This quick and easy Fireball Sour recipe has a delicious cinnamon flavor paired with a bright splash of lemon. YUM! Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or love a classic drink recipe, this fiery cinnamon whisky sour recipe is ready in just minutes! Serve them for all your holiday parties or any time you want a twist on an old favorite.
Why This Recipe Works
This Whisky Sour with Fireball is an easy drink to mix, especially for the holidays when everyone wants to incorporate seasonal ingredients into their cocktails.
Here, cinnamon is the star of the show which makes this a slow sip so you can enjoy the heat going down. It’s a bit spicy but the lemon helps to brighten everything up and cuts the sweetness.
You may be thinking that Fireball isn’t for you. And I get it. To me, it’s like Kahlua which can be used in so many different kinds of recipes.
So while I typically like to keep my home bar small and free of specialty liquors, I make an exception for Fireball.
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This Cinnamon Whisky Sour is a simple recipe and a fun twist on a classic whiskey cocktail recipe.
With just a cocktail shaker, you can make a tasty mixed drink that is great to share with friends and family for any cold weather happy hour or holiday gathering.
Skip the shots (or not, you do you) and make this comforting cocktail. You’re going to love sipping this!
Ingredients
Fireball whisky is the main ingredient. It has slightly less alcohol than traditional whiskey. It is full of cinnamon flavor and a touch of heat that feels comforting.
Fresh lemon juice is a must in this drink. Bottled lemon juice or store-bought sour mix should be used in cocktail emergencies only.
A smidge of simple syrup will keep this yummy. The Fireball is already sweet, so you don’t want to overdo it.
Bitters make everything tastier, so a few dashes will do the trick to help round out all the flavors.
Large ice cubes or spheres will keep this drink cool in your glass without diluting it as quickly. (I didn’t have any ready to go so I used regular ice which is fine too).
How to Make a Fireball Sour
1. Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker
Add the Fireball liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake well
Add ice to the shaker and shake well.
3. Strain into the glass
Strain the Fireball Whisky Sour into a short glass with a large ice cube. (I had to use regular ice, no biggie).
4. Finish with bitters
Top with 2 dashes of bitters to add more depth of flavor. Give it a quick stir to incorporate.
5. Garnish
Add a cinnamon stick and/or a lemon peel for garnish. (optional)
Tips And Tricks
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If you don’t want to make your own simple syrup, you can use store-bought simple syrup instead.
Want to make this a little more holiday focused? Try using a little maple syrup instead. Or use another sweetener like agave or honey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fireball tastes like whiskey mixed with cinnamon candies. It’s really sweet with a nice heat on the throat. If you like red hot candies or Atomic Fireballs, you’ll love the way Fireball Cinnamon Whisky tastes.
The iconic whisky sour is a 3-ingredient concoction of whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup that’s garnished with a lemon twist and cherry. Here, we’re substituting cinnamon-flavored Fireball whisky for a deliciously spicy version.
Technically, you can. But here’s why you shouldn’t: bitters enhance and intensify all the flavors in the drink, a bit like shining a spotlight on them. Bitters work well in citrus drinks, and here, since lemon is a main ingredient, bitters will help amplify it along with all the flavors of this Cinnamon Whiskey Sour.
This Fireball Sour recipe is a cocktail that gives you a trifecta of tastes: cinnamon, whisky and bright citrus. It’s an easy drink for the holidays that’s a fiery twist on a whiskey sour.
More Fireball recipes
- Fireball And Ginger Ale
- Fireball Mule
- Fireball Pumpkin Pie
- Fireball Eggnog
- Fireball Old Fashioned
- Fireball and Dr. Pepper
- Fireball Cupcakes
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Fireball Sour Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz 1.5 oz Fireball
- 1 oz lemon juice
- .5 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes bitters
Instructions
- Add Fireball cinnamon whisky, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake well.
- Strain into a fresh short cocktail glass with ice.
- Add bitters and give a gentle stir.
- Garnish, if desired.
I didn’t think I would love a Fireball Sour as much as I did! It’s so easy and full of flavor! I love how the lemon cuts the sweetness.