Classic Cocktails & Drinks With A Funky Twist

Fireball Eggnog

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Updated: 12/03/21

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A warm cinnamon spice twist on a holiday classic, Fireball Eggnog is sure to become one of your favorite Christmas cocktails! Made with rich, creamy eggnog, cinnamon whiskey, and a splash of vanilla vodka, this beverage is boozy, sweet, and delightful. This recipe will definitely make the nice list!

two glasses of Fireball Eggnog recipe garnished with cinnamon sugar rim, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg

This recipe is easy to make at home and more flavorful and fresh than the storebought version. It has a sweet, cozy flavor and smells heavenly.

Fireball Eggnog Ingredients

To make Fireball Eggnog at home is so easy and only requires three ingredients. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe including all measurements.

  • Fireball: The cinnamon-infused liqueur is also used in this Fireball Whiskey Punch recipe.
  • Eggnog: you can make it from scratch or use storebought (another eggnog cocktail we love is this Eggnog Martini).
  • Vanilla Vodka: Adds a sweet and boozy finish to the drink.
  • Cinnamon sugar will be used to rim the glass for an extra sweet and festive flair.
cocktail shaker of Fireball Eggnog ingredients pouring into a glass with cinnamon sugar rim

How to Make Fireball Eggnog

Here is a brief overview of how this eggnog cocktail comes together. For the full recipe including all ingredients and their measurements, scroll tot he recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour all the ingredients into the shaker.
  2. Shake really well to soften the thick consistency of the eggnog and merge the flavors.
  3. Strain into a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass. Garnish and enjoy!
two glasses of Fireball Eggnog with cinnamon sugar rim, cinnamon stick garnish, and bottle of Fireball whiskey in the background

How to Serve

Before preparing the drink itself, prepare your glass. Roll the rim of your glass tumbler in corn syrup then in a shallow plate of cinnamon sugar. Pour mixed drink into prepared glass just before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

two glasses of Fireball Eggnog garnished with cinnamon sugar rim and cinnamon sticks

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two glasses of Fireball Eggnog recipe garnished with cinnamon sugar rim, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg
5 from 1 vote

Fireball Eggnog

Serves: 1 drink
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Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
A warm cinnamon spice twist on a holiday classic, Fireball Eggnog is sure to become one of your favorite Christmas cocktails! Made with rich, creamy eggnog, cinnamon whiskey, and a splash of vanilla vodka, this beverage is boozy, sweet, and delightful.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Eggnog
  • 2 ounces Fireball cinnamon whiskey
  • 1 ounce Vanilla Vodka
  • cinnamon sugar for rimming

Instructions

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Pour all the ingredients into the shaker.
  • Shake really well.
  • Strain into a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass.
  • Garnish and enjoy!
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
two glasses of Fireball Eggnog recipe garnished with cinnamon sugar rim, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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  1. William ramirez says

    Yesi loVe fireball

  2. Nancy Lipe says

    What is the recipe for the cinnamon sugar? And do u strain their e out before drinking? Thank u

    • Nathan Longley says

      We use 2-1 Sugar to Cinnamon, and no we don’t strain it out, it is delicious!

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