If you love cocktails that deliver the best of both worlds, this Fire and Ice Shot is the perfect choice. Cool peppermint flavor is followed by a warm cinnamon kick, creating an exciting combination that's as fun to drink as it is to serve. With just two ingredients and less than five minutes to make, this party shot is guaranteed to be a hit.
Fire and Ice Shot Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Cocktail, Drinks
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 5 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 1 shot
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Smooth, icy, sweet, spicy, and warming with a bold cinnamon finish
- 🍚 Best Served With: Game day appetizers, party snacks, charcuterie boards, holiday gatherings, and dessert trays.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes! Keep the ingredients chilled until ready to shake and serve.
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One of my favorite things about fire and ice shots is how simple they are to make while still delivering a memorable experience. The cold peppermint schnapps perfectly balances the fiery cinnamon whisky, creating a shot that's smooth going down with a warm finish that lives up to its name. It's always one of the first drinks guests ask me to make again.
This recipe was inspired by my Fireball shot and salted nut roll shot, and pairs perfectly with my popcorn trail mix, hot honey pretzels, or your favorite party appetizers for an unforgettable celebration.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick, easy, and made with just two ingredients: Simply shake, pour, and enjoy a delicious party shot in less than five minutes.
- The perfect balance of hot and cold: Cool peppermint schnapps and warm cinnamon whisky create a smooth, refreshing shot with a spicy finish.
- Perfect for parties and celebrations: Great for holidays, birthdays, New Year's Eve, game days, girls' nights, or anytime you want an easy crowd-pleasing cocktail.
Ingredients
One of the best things about this shot is that it only requires two simple ingredients. Both are easy to find at most liquor stores, making this an effortless cocktail to prepare whenever you're entertaining.
- Peppermint Schnapps: Provides the refreshing "ice" element with its cool mint flavor and smooth finish.
- Cinnamon Whisky: Delivers the "fire" with its warm cinnamon spice and slightly sweet whisky flavor that perfectly complements the peppermint.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Switch the Cinnamon Whisky: Use Fireball, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Jim Beam Kentucky Fire, Goldschläger or your favorite cinnamon whisky for a slightly different flavor.
- Change the Mint Flavor: Substitute peppermint schnapps with Crème de Menthe, Dr. McGillicuddy's Mentholmint, Rumple Minze, Baileys Chocolate Mint Irish Cream or use a stronger peppermint liqueur for an extra icy finish.
- Turn It Into a Cocktail: Double the ingredients, shake with ice, and serve in a rocks glass over fresh ice for a slow-sipping version.
- Customize the Flavor: Add a splash of vanilla vodka, whipped cream vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, or chocolate liqueur for a sweeter dessert-style drink.
How to Make Fire and Ice Shot
This shot comes together in just two simple steps. With only two ingredients and a cocktail shaker, you'll have a perfectly chilled shot with a refreshing peppermint flavor followed by a warm cinnamon kick.
Step 1: Shake the ingredients. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the peppermint schnapps and cinnamon whisky, then shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds, or until the mixture is well chilled.
Step 2: Strain and serve. Strain the mixture into a chilled shot glass and serve immediately while it's ice cold. Garnish with a mini candy cane or cinnamon stick if desired for a festive presentation.
Expert Tips
- Chill everything first: Refrigerate the liquor and chill the shot glass beforehand for the coldest, smoothest shot with the biggest "fire and ice" contrast.
- Shake well: Shake with plenty of ice for 15 to 20 seconds to properly chill and slightly dilute the drink for the smoothest flavor.
- Customize the flavor: Adjust the peppermint schnapps or cinnamon whisky to make the shot more minty or more spicy, or turn it into a cocktail by serving it over ice.
- Serve immediately: Fire and Ice Shots are best enjoyed as soon as they're strained while they're perfectly icy and refreshing. Serve them with salty snacks, sweet treats, or your favorite party appetizers.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our Bazooka Joe shot and Grape Ape shot.
Storage Directions
Refrigerator: Store the peppermint schnapps and cinnamon whisky separately in the refrigerator until you're ready to make the shots. Once mixed, serve immediately for the best flavor and temperature.
Freezer: Both bottles can be stored in the freezer for an extra-cold shot. Most schnapps and whisky contain enough alcohol that they won't freeze solid.
Make Ahead: Measure the liquor into a sealed container or cocktail shaker without ice and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Shake with fresh ice just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Party Favorites: Serve with butter toffee pretzels, mixed nuts, ranch popcorn, chips and dip, or your favorite party appetizers for an easy snack spread.
- Cocktail Boards: Add Fire and Ice Shots to a drink board with assorted shot glasses, peppermint candies, cinnamon candies, Take 5 candy bites, chocolate treats, citrus slices, and festive garnishes for an impressive party display.
- Holiday Entertaining: Perfect for Christmas, New Year's Eve, Halloween, birthdays, St. Patrick's Day, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and other festive celebrations.
- Sweet Treats: Pair with pecan pie brownies, espresso chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake bites, Brazilian chocolate truffles, Bailey's truffles, peanut butter desserts, or mini cupcakes for a delicious dessert pairing.
Fire and Ice Shot Recipe FAQs
A Fire and Ice Shot combines cool, refreshing peppermint schnapps with sweet, spicy cinnamon whisky for a smooth shot with a warm finish. The contrast of icy mint and fiery cinnamon creates a bold, balanced flavor that's surprisingly easy to drink.
It's similar in strength to most mixed shots, although the exact alcohol content depends on the brands of schnapps and cinnamon whisky you use.
Definitely! Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings, refrigerate the mixture, and shake individual servings with ice before pouring.
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If you love quick and easy party shots, here are a few more fun cocktail recipes that are perfect for holidays, celebrations, game days, and entertaining friends.
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Fire and Ice Shot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Peppermint Schnapps
- 1 ounce Cinnamon Whisky
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the peppermint schnapps and cinnamon whisky, then shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds, or until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled shot glass and serve immediately while it's ice cold. Garnish with a mini candy cane or cinnamon stick if desired for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Chill everything first: Refrigerate the liquor and chill the shot glass beforehand for the coldest, smoothest shot with the biggest "fire and ice" contrast.
- Shake well: Shake with plenty of ice for 15 to 20 seconds to properly chill and slightly dilute the drink for the smoothest flavor.
- Customize the flavor: Adjust the peppermint schnapps or cinnamon whisky to make the shot more minty or more spicy, or turn it into a cocktail by serving it over ice.
- Serve immediately: Fire and Ice Shots are best enjoyed as soon as they're strained while they're perfectly icy and refreshing. Serve them with salty snacks, sweet treats, or your favorite party appetizers.
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