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Shaken · 1 serving

Fireball

A sweet cinnamon schnapps shot followed by a concise vinegar-chili heat.

Short answer

Fireball is a shaken cocktail made with hot pepper sauce and cinnamon liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 3 minutes.
Time3 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Fireball ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Fireball ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Hot Pepper SauceUse exactly two drops of red vinegar-based hot pepper sauce as specified by the source.0.1 ml0 cl0 oz1 part
Cinnamon liqueurSource suggests this bottle (not required): Original Danziger Goldwasser30 ml3 cl1 oz300 parts

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Fireball

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one shot glass.

  2. 02

    Measure cinnamon liqueur and exactly two drops of hot pepper sauce into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Add hard ice and shake until thoroughly cold.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled shot glass.

  5. 05

    Confirm that no ice chips remain in the finished shot.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without garnish; do not ignite.

Tasting profile

What does Fireball taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Fireball questions

What is in a Fireball?

Kokto’s build uses hot pepper sauce and cinnamon liqueur.

How long does a Fireball take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 3 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Fireball prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Fireball alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B231https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/750/fireball · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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