FireballCocktail recipe
Rating
Microbadges
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Method
How to make a Fireball
-
- Take a chilled shooter glass and add 3-4 drops of Tabasco
-
- Pour in the Pisang Ambon
-
- Top off with Goldstrike and serve
Power tips
Elevate the Fireball with these master mixologist tips
Upgrade to premium
And receive world class tips on how to raise your cocktails to the next level.
Find out more- Subscribe to premium to receive power tips from top bartenders around the world. Raise you mixology game.
- Read the tweaks that take this simple cocktail to the next level of greatness. Become the next best mixologist which people all talk about.
Your private tasting notes
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Featured in
FAQ's
What is Pisang Ambon, and how does it contribute to the Fireball cocktail?
Pisang Ambon is a bright green, banana-flavored liqueur originating from the Netherlands, based on an original Indonesian recipe. In the Fireball cocktail, it provides a sweet, tropical banana flavor that contrasts with the spicy heat of the Tabasco Sauce and the warm, spicy notes of cinnamon schnapps, creating a unique flavor experience.
What is the best way to serve the Fireball cocktail to enhance its flavors?
The Fireball cocktail is best served cold in a shot glass. It's designed to be enjoyed as a quick, bold shot where the spicy and sweet flavors can be experienced intensely. Chilling the cocktail before serving can enhance the spiciness of the Tabasco and the sweet, fruity notes of the Pisang Ambon and cinnamon schnapps.
How does the alcohol content of the Fireball cocktail compare to other popular shots?
With an alcohol content of 16.33%, the Fireball cocktail has a moderate alcohol strength. It is stronger than light-alcohol content shots like a B-52 (around 15%) but not as potent as straight spirits like vodka, rum, or whiskey, which usually have an alcohol content of around 40%. It strikes a balance between being flavorful without being overwhelmingly strong.
For what occasions is the Fireball cocktail particularly suitable?
The Fireball cocktail, with its unique combination of spicy and sweet flavors, is particularly suited for lively parties and celebrations, especially in the cooler months or Halloween and autumn gatherings. Its bold, spicy kick makes it a great conversation starter or a daring choice for a shots challenge.
Can I customize the Fireball cocktail for people who might not enjoy spicy flavors?
Yes, the Fireball cocktail can be easily customized. If you're accommodating guests who may not enjoy spicy flavors, consider reducing the Tabasco Sauce's quantity or omitting it altogether. You could also add a bit more cinnamon schnapps or introduce a sweet syrup to balance or mask the spiciness while still enjoying the unique flavor combination that this cocktail offers.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Create your own cocktail menu!
Use our interactive cocktail menu creator for free, and create wonderful looking cocktail menus for your next party, gathering or bar.
Great looking pre-built designed themes, group your cocktails, choose what to show on them and a host more options.
Get creatingYou might also like
Abstract
The blue curaçao blends with the other liquids in an abstract stain. Watch it change shape for a while before...
Green Frog Deluxe
The Green Frog Deluxe is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that combines the crisp, clean taste of vodka with the...
Lazy Afternoon
The Lazy Afternoon cocktail is a refreshing and fruity blend that combines the sweet and citrusy notes of orange juice...
Curaçao Aruba
The Curaçao Aruba cocktail is a tropical, citrus-forward blend that captures the essence of its Caribbean inspiration. It combines the...
Create a cocktail
Choose a theme and some ingredients, give us some description and we'll create an amazing cocktail for you.
Register as a Premium Make Me a Cocktail community member and get access to an even more powerful creator.
Start creatingBuild your bar
Tell us what you have at home and we’ll find a delicious cocktail for you to make right now.
Register as a Make Me a Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.
Create My Bar
Comments
No comments yet…
You need to be a user with a verified email to comment on cocktails. Login / register