Post by: DoubleJ on December 12, 2013, 01:42:35 PM
Reason I asked is because I tried some Fireball and Ginger Ale last night and loved it and want to make more but it was the last of the fireball I have on hand. I do have a big bottle of cheap as dirt whiskey though.
Thanks
Post by: h20hunter on December 12, 2013, 01:44:47 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on December 12, 2013, 01:45:51 PM
Post by: rtspring on December 12, 2013, 01:48:54 PM
Sorry to thread jack!
Rtspring
Post by: DoubleJ on December 12, 2013, 01:50:16 PM
Cinnamon sticks + whiskey = cinnamon whiskey. Would adding some simple syrup to that make it more of the liqeur that Fireball is?
Post by: DoubleJ on December 12, 2013, 01:51:15 PM
Dont bother!!! That stuff taste like crap!! No way should it be called whiskey! Tastes like Cinnamon syrup.. I love a good whiskey but no way is fireball a good whiskey..
Sorry to thread jack!
Rtspring
Thanks. I like the fireball/ginger ale recipe I found last night and want to make it again. Don't really care if it's whiskey or a syrup with some alcohol in it
Post by: h20hunter on December 12, 2013, 01:51:59 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on December 12, 2013, 01:54:11 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on December 12, 2013, 01:55:43 PM
Post by: rtspring on December 12, 2013, 02:01:35 PM
Post by: magnanimous_j on December 12, 2013, 02:07:23 PM
You'll probably want to let it infuse for at least 2 weeks.
Post by: DoubleJ on December 12, 2013, 02:09:07 PM
Love the idea of a cinnamon taste, but I would start with good whiskey.. Id love to try some...
I'm gonna send you the cinnamon Monarch in a Maker's Mark bottle :chuckle:
Post by: DoubleJ on December 12, 2013, 02:09:41 PM
Fireball is a much sweeter flavor than either whiskey or cinnamon. I would get some cinnamon hard candies, crush them up a bit and infuse the liquor in that. Then strain the candy out (if it hasn't dissolved completely).
You'll probably want to let it infuse for at least 2 weeks.
That's a better idea I think
Post by: DoubleJ on December 12, 2013, 02:10:51 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on December 12, 2013, 02:18:46 PM
Dont bother!!! That stuff taste like crap!! No way should it be called whiskey! Tastes like Cinnamon syrup.. I love a good whiskey but no way is fireball a good whiskey..
Sorry to thread jack!
Rtspring
AGREED RT!! I PREFER THE SPICY FIRE SOUTHERN COMFORT :IBCOOL:
Post by: magnanimous_j on December 12, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
I wonder how much candy though
Trial and error. :dunno: Fireball is pretty cinnamon-y, so I think it would be pretty hard to overdo it. I made some chili pepper infused vodka one time and it took a lot more peppers then I would have thought. Leaving the bottle in the sun kind of helps.
Post by: snowpack on December 12, 2013, 02:39:26 PM
It is usually not recommended to store any alcoholic drinks in sunlight. A little won't hurt, but long periods of exposure will breakdown the drink.I wonder how much candy though
Trial and error. :dunno: Fireball is pretty cinnamon-y, so I think it would be pretty hard to overdo it. I made some chili pepper infused vodka one time and it took a lot more peppers then I would have thought. Leaving the bottle in the sun kind of helps.
Post by: Northway on December 12, 2013, 03:03:51 PM
Because money is beyond tight and I have a half gallon of Monarch quality whiskey and cinnamon sticks on hand right now.
Cinnamon sticks + whiskey = cinnamon whiskey. Would adding some simple syrup to that make it more of the liqeur that Fireball is?
I've seen a few folks blending the cinnamon whiskeys like Fireball with Angry Orchards. I've heard it's a killer hangover though if you end up being over-served.
Post by: Hawgdawg on December 12, 2013, 11:52:10 PM
Because money is beyond tight and I have a half gallon of Monarch quality whiskey and cinnamon sticks on hand right now.
Cinnamon sticks + whiskey = cinnamon whiskey. Would adding some simple syrup to that make it more of the liqeur that Fireball is?
I've seen a few folks blending the cinnamon whiskeys like Fireball with Angry Orchards. I've heard it's a killer hangover though if you end up being over-served.
:bash: Over served, maybe you over ordered! :dunno:
Post by: Elkrunner on December 13, 2013, 07:23:05 AM
I would suggest adding anyting possible to the Monarch to make it even drinkable. How much worse could it be?
Post by: gallion_t on December 13, 2013, 07:30:16 AM
I wonder how much candy though
Back in my college days we use to make "Jolly Juice" Monarch vodka infused with jolly ranchers. We would use 35 for a fifth. That might be a pretty good starting point. We always just drained/drank a little out of the bottle dumped in the candy then laid them on their side for a couple days on the counter. Couple times a day go and kind of shake up the bottle to keep the candy from sticking to the bottle. Only took a day or two for them to compeltely dissolve.
Post by: DoubleJ on December 13, 2013, 11:51:14 AM
Post by: Special T on December 13, 2013, 12:03:56 PM
The main way to add flavor to store bought alcohol, 190proof everclear, or cheap whisky, is to think of what you are adding like a tea bag. You "steep" the flavoring for taste, and let sit as long as possible to let the flavors mellow. It is best to shake and let mellow after you add sugar to your concoction. The alcohol strips a lot of the oils out of your"tea bag" for flavoring. It can also be done with fruit but takes much longer 4-6 months. Good luck
Post by: YoterHunter on December 15, 2013, 07:04:58 PM
Post by: Northway on December 16, 2013, 12:07:47 PM
Because money is beyond tight and I have a half gallon of Monarch quality whiskey and cinnamon sticks on hand right now.
Cinnamon sticks + whiskey = cinnamon whiskey. Would adding some simple syrup to that make it more of the liqeur that Fireball is?
I've seen a few folks blending the cinnamon whiskeys like Fireball with Angry Orchards. I've heard it's a killer hangover though if you end up being over-served.
:bash: Over served, maybe you over ordered! :dunno:
:chuckle: Glad someone saw that.
One of the best stories from college in Ellensburg was a guy in the Wild Goose Casino demanding his money back and the end of the night, claiming the casino had over-served him, which caused him to subsequently lose his taxpayer funded bankroll.
He was escorted out in a less than dignified manner.......
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http://www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Extracts-and-Food-Colors/Extracts/Cinnamon-Extract (http://www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Extracts-and-Food-Colors/Extracts/Cinnamon-Extract)
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http://www.milehidistilling.com/distillers-moonshine-stills/ (http://www.milehidistilling.com/distillers-moonshine-stills/)
Post by: hollymaster on January 26, 2014, 09:55:52 AM
In order to drink fire ball . It must be put in the freezer . Taste so much better. It's really good mixed 50-50 with hot apple cider. This my new drink for in the drift boat on cold days. :kneel: :party1:
Good for early cold morning kids soccer games too! :chuckle: