Cinnamon Whiskey Sangria Recipe (2024)

This Cinnamon Whiskey Sangria is only four ingredients and delicious all year round. It is a particularly amazing spin on my red sangria recipe, perfect for a ladies’ night and even better for holiday get togethers. This is such an easy sangria recipe!

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This post is written in collaboration with Iowa Corn. I could not be more proud to partner with them for a second year to tell their story and give you a behind the scenes of the life of the Iowa Corn Farmer.

Hi friends and Happy Friday! I already told you about my love for Iowa and their amazing corn farmers when I shared my Southwestern Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole last week, and last year when I shared my Slow Cooker Bacon Potato Corn Soup. But we haven’t talked about one little part that is soooooo near and dear to my heart.

The co*cktails.

As you all know, I am not shy about my love for whiskey. You just can’t beat a good whiskey co*cktail. I love my Whiskey and Wine co*cktail, my Desert Wasteland Whiskey co*cktail, and of course the classic Whiskey Sour Recipe! Well, you can’t get

The first stop on our #IACornQuest Tour, both last year and this year, was the Iowa Distilling Company. And, if I’m being totally honest, it’s the absolute highlight of the trip for me. #duh Cinnamon Whiskey Sangria Recipe (3)

The amazing folks at the Iowa Distilling Company make all of their award winning spirits on site. Not only that, they are true lovers of their community and the Iowa farmers who support their business and provide them the best corn to make the alcohol. In their own words:

“At Iowa Distilling Company, we aim to bring distilling back to its roots on the farm. Farming goes back generations in our families. We know corn and we know Iowa’s soil – we’ve been working with it for years. We know the farmers who grow our grain and the people at the local farmers’ co-op who help us load it into our truck. They are our friends and family, and we try to make them proud of every bottle that comes off our still.”

Doesn’t that just give you chills? It totally embodies everything I love about Iowa and all the people with Iowa Corn. The passion that you hear in those words totally comes through in the amazing product they serve and the incredible recipes they come up with to serve it.

Iowa Distilling Company is housed in the coolest space. A 100 year old building that has been a bank, an architecture firm, and a jute box repair shop now converted to a distilling company and bar. Our group was able to sit at their bar and drink their custom made co*cktails and then sit and have the most delicious dinner from a local caterer.

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You can’t see all the co*cktails, but I need to tell you . . . our group tried a LOT of them and we were sincerely impressed. But, without a doubt, my favorite were the co*cktails made with Prairie Fire, a cinnamon whiskey. I dare say, the best cinnamon whiskey on the planet. Last year I bought one bottle, this year I bought two. And I’m already regretting I didn’t get a third.

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Prairie Fire is perfect on it’s own, in fact, that is my preferred way to drink it. However, its also incredible in this Cinnamon Whiskey Sangria Recipe!

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF SANGRIA?

Most sangrias consist of wine, a liquor (or two), and some fruit. This Cinnamon Whiskey Sangria takes a little bit of a different spin by adding in some apple cider which compliments this perfectly. Can I tell you guys something? I only had a super cheap bottle of red wine on hand when I was testing this recipe and it was still AMAZING! This might be the best sangria yet.

THE SANGRIA INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • Red Wine blend
  • Prairie Fire Cinnamon Whiskey (or other cinnamon whiskey if you can’t get to Iowa ????)
  • Apple Cider
  • Apples

How easy is that??

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HOW TO MAKE SANGRIA

This sangria is super simple to make and will be the hit of any ladies’ night, but I think it is especially great for a holiday party!

  1. Pour all of the ingredients into the pitcher.
  2. Add more apple cider if you don’t want it to be as strong.
  3. Taste it and add simple syrup to taste.
  4. Add the apples right before serving, and have cinnamon sticks out for garnish.

TIPS TO END UP WITH THE BEST SANGRIA

  • I know I said I used a less than amazing red blend and it was still amazing. Guys, that’s just to tell you how great this recipe is. Don’t test my theory. The next time I made it (yup, already have done a few batches . . . ) I used a much better wine. Soooo good!
  • Try this recipe first without simple syrup. I didn’t need any, but members of my book club did.
  • If you want to stretch this recipe and make it not as strong, add another cup of apple cider.
  • Only add the apples right before serving. Normally sangrias are known for their alcohol soaked fruit, but my experience is that apples don’t hold up great in sangria. They aren’t meant to sit in it overnight.
  • Though you see it pictured with cinnamon sticks here, do NOT add that to the pitcher and let it sit. Cinnamon sticks just hanging out in wine leave it with a woody flavor I do not love at all. Plus you totally don’t need it. The Prairie Fire does it’s job.

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I say this from the absolute bottom of my heart. If you are ever near Cummings, IA, you MUST stop by Iowa Distilling Company and try out what they have to offer. You will not find a better Cinnamon Whiskey or a smoother vodka. To see all the spirits they make check out their products page. And while you are in Iowa, thank a farmer for growing some amazing corn that gave you those great drinks.

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Cinnamon Whiskey Sangria

Serves: 6 people

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Prep: 10 minutes minutes

This Cinnamon Whiskey Sangria is only four ingredients and delicious all year round. It is a particularly amazing spin on my red sangria recipe, perfect for a ladies night and even better for holiday get togethers.

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Ingredients

  • 750 ml red wine (I used a blend)
  • 1 cup cinnamon whiskey
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 2 apples cut up
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Stir the wine whiskey, and apple cider together to combine.

  • Taste it before possibly adding in simple syrup.

  • Add the sliced apples and serve!

Author: Lisa Longley

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Other great co*cktails you could make using alcohol from Iowa Distilling Company

Cranberry Vodka Press

Apple Brandy Slush

Eggnog Martini

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What's good to mix with Fireball cinnamon whiskey? ›

In general, citrus flavors like lemon, lime, and even grapefruit tend to mix best with Fireball because they complement the strong cinnamon notes. However, you should feel free to experiment with various flavors until you find the perfect combination for your distinct taste.

What is a Fireball shot made of? ›

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is a mixture of Canadian whisky, cinnamon flavoring and sweeteners that is produced by the Sazerac Company. Its foundation is Canadian whisky, and the taste otherwise resembles the candy with a similar name, Ferrara Candy Company's "Atomic Fireball" candy.

Can you mix Fireball and wine? ›

You may want to try out a sangria recipe that uses Fireball whisky. This concoction from Delish calls for soaking diced green apples and fresh oranges in Fireball whisky. The longer you soak the fruit, the boozier it gets. Then add apple juice and red wine and let the whole mixture chill for a few hours.

What's the difference between Fireball cinnamon and Fireball cinnamon Whisky? ›

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky has 33% alcohol by volume, while “Fireball Cinnamon” has 16.5% alcohol by volume and is a malt beverage, not a real Whisky product.

How much alcohol is in a shot of Fireball Cinnamon whiskey? ›

Even Fireball Cinnamon Whisky—the Fireball with whiskey—has a lower alcohol content than most whiskeys. It's only 33% alcohol by volume (or 66 proof), according to Sazerac's website.

Why is Fireball banned in Europe? ›

Fireball was recalled due to concerns it contained an ingredient used in antifreeze. This ingredient is propylene glycol, otherwise known as part of the mixture used to de-ice airplanes. In 2014, Fireball was recalled in European countries because propylene glycol levels were deemed too high.

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Fireball does not contain any antifreeze at all, and the suggestion is ridiculous. Sadly, this is the media's way of crafting attention grabbing headlines, but it simply is not true. We would not dream of putting antifreeze in our product. Want to know more?

What is in Fireball that makes it illegal? ›

This fact was so unsettling to Europeans that sales of Fireball were "temporarily halted" in Norway, Sweden, and Finland in 2014, which Fireball said was "due to a small recipe-related compliance issue." The chemical that came under fire was propylene glycol, which supposedly enhances flavor by absorbing water.

Why does Fireball not get you drunk? ›

For what it's worth, Fireball is 66 proof, making it much weaker than most other whiskies, which are typically between 86-100 proof.

Does Dr Pepper mix with Fireball? ›

Spicy Fireball cinnamon whiskey and sweet Dr. Pepper combine to make the perfect ratio for a yummy mixed drink that is easy to make.

What is Fireball and root beer called? ›

A Fireball Root Beer Float is an adult version of a childhood favorite. Chilled mugs filled with vanilla ice cream is topped with fireball whiskey and hard root beer. Yields 2 mugs but can be halved or doubled.

What soda taste best with Fireball? ›

If you're really looking to ramp up the cinnamon aspect of this whiskey, you should mix Fireball with cream soda. The end result is basically a liquidized cinnamon roll.

Is Dr Pepper and Fireball good? ›

Made with just 2 ingredients, this is a cheap co*cktail to serve for a crowd. Spicy Fireball cinnamon whiskey and sweet Dr. Pepper combine to make the perfect ratio for a yummy mixed drink that is easy to make.

Are root beer and Fireball good? ›

Fireball shots burn so good! What's interesting is the cinnamon in Fireball really compliments the vanilla in the ice cream and root beer.

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