Jul 14 2026

"fireball" Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

buffalo trace, cinnamon, serrano

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Ingredients

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Liquor

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make Cinnamon Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Add 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Mixing the Drink

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour 2 oz of Buffalo Trace Bourbon and 1 oz of cinnamon syrup. Shake well until chilled.

  2. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  3. 4

    Garnish

    Top the drink with a slice of serrano pepper for an extra kick. Serve immediately.

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