Description
A sweet and spicy treat combining fresh cherries and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, marinated in a cinnamon syrup. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a unique cocktail garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 cup whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the cherries. Carefully pit each one, keeping the fruit whole.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and cinnamon. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add the cherries to the warm syrup, coating thoroughly. Stir in Fireball whisky, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix gently to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a clean, sealable jar. Refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Serve chilled as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream for a sweet, spicy treat.
Notes
- Best served cold; store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a festive twist, garnish with a cinnamon stick or use as a cocktail topper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cocktail Garnish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 2–3 cherries)
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: ~20g
- Sodium: ~0mg
- Fat: ~0g
- Saturated Fat: ~0g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~0g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~0g
- Cholesterol: ~0mg