Fireball Shot
Our Fireball Shot is sweet, spicy and bold, with Fireball cinnamon whisky, smooth white rum and a dash of Tabasco for an extra kick. It's quick to make and perfect for parties, game nights or any time you want to turn up the heat.
This shot is shaken with ice so the cinnamon whisky and white rum come out chilled and smooth, then finished with a dash of Tabasco for a slow-building heat. The rum softens the cinnamon burn, so it's spicy without being harsh. It's a good fit for party rounds, game nights or celebrating a big win.
If you like a little spice in your shots, we think you'll love our Mexican Candy Shot, and our Vegas Bomb Shot is another fun, party-ready one to try.
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"This is spicy, perfect for a fun night."
-Madhu
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients for this shot, and you may already have most of them at home.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Fireball Cinnamon Whisky: Gives the shot its sweet, spicy cinnamon flavor.
- White Rum: Smooths out the cinnamon heat and adds a little sweetness.
- Tabasco Sauce: Adds a fiery kick at the end. Add a few extra drops if you like more heat.
We chill this one in a cocktail shaker and strain it into shot glasses.
Variations
- Whisky Swap: Use another cinnamon whisky if you prefer. We recommend Pogues Cinnamon Irish Whiskey.
- Rum Swap: Use spiced rum for a deeper flavor.
- Hot Sauce Swap: Try sriracha, Frank's or another hot sauce for a different kind of heat.
- Spice It Up: Drop the Tabasco right into the shot glass for a more intense kick, or add a pinch of cayenne to the shaker.
- Sweeter Shot: Add a splash of simple syrup if you'd like it a little sweeter.
- Extra Chilled: Keep the Fireball and rum in the freezer beforehand for an extra smooth, ice-cold shot.
How to Make Fireball Shots
In just 3 simple steps you will be ready to shake up this spicy shot.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add Fireball and white rum (note: you can add the tabasco sauce in now or drop it into the final shot).
Shake until chilled and strain into a shot glass.
Hint: Serve this shot right after shaking, while it's ice cold, for the smoothest taste.
Recipe Tips
- Shaken: Shake for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold, then strain into your shot glass for a very smooth taste.
- Glass: This recipe is made as a shot, but you can double it and pour it over ice in a lowball glass with a cinnamon stick.
- Rim the Glass: Try a cinnamon-sugar rim for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Chasers: If you like a little something to cool the heat, try a sip of ginger beer, cola, ginger ale or apple cider.
- Make It a Mocktail: Swap the Fireball and rum for non-alcoholic alternatives, then stir in a pinch of ground cinnamon for the cinnamon flavor.
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Fireball Shot Recipe FAQs
This one is made with Fireball cinnamon whisky, white rum and a few drops of Tabasco sauce, shaken with ice and strained into a shot glass.
This shot has about 150 calories, though the exact number will vary a little with the brands you use and how much you pour.
No, Fireball is a cinnamon whisky. In this shot, the white rum is added to smooth out the cinnamon heat.
We wouldn't recommend it, since it's best shaken fresh for the ideal texture and chill.
Of course! You can leave out the Tabasco for a milder shot.
Fireball on its own is 33% alcohol by volume, and the white rum makes this a strong shot, so sip slowly.
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Fireball Shot
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Shot Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Fireball cinnamon whisky
- 1 ounce white rum
- 2 drops Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the Fireball and white rum. (You can add the Tabasco now or drop it into the shot glass at the end.)
- Shake for about 15 seconds until chilled, then strain into a shot glass.
Notes
- Shaken: Shake for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels cold, then strain into your shot glass for a very smooth taste.
- Glass: This recipe is made as a shot, but you can double it and pour it over ice in a lowball glass with a cinnamon stick.
- Rim the Glass: Try a cinnamon-sugar rim for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Chasers: If you like a little something to cool the heat, try a sip of ginger beer, cola, ginger ale or apple cider.
- Make It a Mocktail: Swap the Fireball and rum for non-alcoholic alternatives, then stir in a pinch of ground cinnamon for the cinnamon flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve this shot right after shaking, while it's ice cold, for the smoothest taste.
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This is spicy, perfect for a fun night.
It really is!
This shot is bold and sweet with a little kick of heat!