Fireball Apple Cider is a hot toddy made with Fireball Whisky and apple cider. This fall cocktail will have you toasty and warm in even the chilliest of days or evenings! It is the perfect beverage to serve in the fall when the apples are in season and fresh cider is abundant.
I love to enjoy this spiked apple cider when standing around the firepit with a hot beverage, conversing with friends and staying toasty warm.
I like to serve Fireball Apple Cider on Christmas Eve while the family is gathered around the fireplace or snuggling up to your loved one watching a movie.
Inspiration
The first time I tried a Fireball Apple Cider, I was celebrating my birthday at a Harvest Moon Dinner at Windham Mountain in New York. I celebrated in style by taking a chairlift to the mountaintop for appetizers and drinks.
The group was served a charcuterie board along with libations of choice. It was quite chilly, so to warm up, my choice for the evening was a spiked apple cider made with Fireball Whisky. Ever since then, when the evenings start to cool down and fall is on the horizon, I am ready to warm up with this warm spiked drink!
What is a Hot Toddy
One important thing to know about a hot toddy is that it is generally known as hot whiskey. Usually made as a nightcap or as a beverage for when your feeling under the weather with a sore throat, cold, or flu.
This hot toddy is on the sweeter side and delicious warm. If you love cinnamon, then you will love this beverage.
🥘 Ingredients
The recipe is straightforward! It can be made single serving, or in a batch for gatherings. It is easy to warm up a cup of apple cider and spike it with a shot of Fireball Whisky. The microwave is our best friend on cold winter nights!
Apple Cider: There is a difference in apple cider. If you can buy it from a local orchard, that is the best way to buy it. The cider in the grocery store, unless it's in season and is directly from a local orchard, is not the same. However, it will work when you have no other choice
Fireball Whisky: This cinnamon flavored whiskey is sweet, spicy, and has a warming kick.
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A pretty mug: Well it is not required, but I do love to make my spiked cider in a footed glass mug!
📖 Variations
- Add mulling spices wrapped in cheesecloth to the apple cider in the slow cooker. After the cider has warmed up and had time to allow the spices to seep through, pour a cup and add a shot of Fireball Whiskey.
- Serve the spiked apple cider with some fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks as a garnish.
- Mix a shot of Fireball Whisky White Spiced Hot Chocolate instead of the apple cider.
- Substitute Spiced Caramel Cider for the apple cider.
- Serve Fireball Apple Cider cold with a splash of ginger ale and a cinnamon sugar rim.
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📖 Recipe
Hot Fireball Apple Cider
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Ingredients
- 1 cup hot apple cider
- 2 oz Fireball Whiskey
- Cinnamon Sticks
Instructions
- Pour 1-½ to 2 ounces Fireball Whisky into hot apple cider. Stir with cinnamon stick.
Notes
Serve this recipe your way
- Make a mulled hot cider with some spices in the slow cooker and add a shot of whiskey to the glass before serving.
- Serve the spiked apple cider with some fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks as a garnish.
- Make a fireball drink with this White Spiced Hot Chocolate and a shot of fireball whisky.
- Make this Spiced Caramel Cider and add some Fireball Whisky.
Eileen Ann Kelly says
I have a new favorite, this fireball apple cider is just what I need when sitting by the fire. It hits the spot and the flavor delivers. Had some friends over this weekend and everyone is adding this drink to their menus.
Kristin says
This was the perfect drink to serve while we sat around the table after Thanksgiving dinner and shared stories and laughed. Bookmarking this to serve at future family and holiday dinners! It's so warm and comforting. Delicious!
Lisa says
So warm and comforting. Perfect for movie watching on a weekend in the winter. So good!
John says
We LOVED this! We made it with Fireball a few times and once made it with Jack Daniels Fire. Just as tasty!! TY for our around the firepit fun!
Angela says
Warm and toasty holiday treat!! Had this while out looking at Christmas lights. It was perfect for the occasion! Sweet and cinnamon-y.
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Hi Angela, thanks for the review, glad you enjoyed the beverage! Shelby
Kathy Davis says
Can the Firebsll whiskey be added to the cider in the pot when it's warming?
Shelby Law Ruttan says
I prefer not to heat alcohol when I am making a beverage. The shot of whisky won't change the temperature enough to say so and I can't say how much of the alcohol evaporates when it is heated up.
Hezzi-D says
Spicy cinnamon and apple cider sounds amazing!
Caroline says
What a simple but tasty-sounding drink! Perfect for chilly days.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
This sounds delicous to me. I have never heard of Fireball Whiskey but I do have some Hot Damn Schnapps on my shelf that I think would work perfectly.
Carlee says
Your early birthday date sounds amazing! So does this drink! What a great way to warm up on a crisp fall day!
Ellen says
Perfect for cool fall evenings. Great for company too. I need a bottle of Fireball!