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Fireball Cocktail

This easy Fireball Cocktail combines cinnamon whiskey with ginger ale and lime juice for a sweet and spicy drink that’s ready in under 2 minutes and perfect for parties or a quick shot.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
  • 3 to 4 ounces ginger ale
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 4 to 6 ice cubes
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional for garnish
  • 1 lime wheel optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Shot glass (1.5 ounce capacity)
  • Highball or rocks glass
  • Jigger for measuring spirits and mixers
  • Bar spoon
  • Cocktail shaker with strainer (optional)
  • Bottle opener
  • Ice bucket or freezer
  • Citrus peeler or knife

Method
 

  1. Fill a highball glass with 4 to 6 ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.
  2. Using a jigger, pour 1.5 ounces of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey over the ice.
  3. Add 0.5 ounce of fresh lime juice over the whiskey and ice.
  4. Top the drink with 3 to 4 ounces of ginger ale.
  5. Gently stir with a bar spoon for 5 to 8 seconds to combine all ingredients.
  6. Taste and adjust the balance by adding more ginger ale if it is too strong or more lime juice if it is too sweet.
  7. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lime wheel.
  8. Serve immediately while fully chilled and enjoy.

Notes

Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand and serve immediately to preserve carbonation and optimal temperature.