Canadian Prairie Fire

Canadian Prairie Fire

A warming layered shot traditionally served in the United States, pairing a base of Canadian whisky with a sweet, spicy honey-ginger syrup for a 'prairie fire' effect.

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Total

15 min

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

Recipe ingredients

• •120 ml (4 fl oz) Canadian whisky, rye-forward Canadian whisky recommended
• •60 ml (2 fl oz) honey, raw or wildflower honey preferred
• •60 ml (2 fl oz) water
• •1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• •0.25 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste for heat
• •1 pinch ground cinnamon, optional, for garnish

Steps

1. 1 Combine the honey, water, and grated fresh ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey fully dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 3-4 minutes.
2. 2 Reduce heat to low and let the ginger infuse for 5 minutes. Strain out the ginger solids and stir in the cayenne pepper. Allow the honey-ginger syrup to cool to room temperature, or chill briefly in the refrigerator.
3. 3 Pour 30 ml (1 fl oz) of Canadian whisky into each of 4 shot glasses or small tumblers.
4. 4 Carefully pour 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) of the cooled honey-ginger syrup over the back of a spoon onto the whisky to create a layered effect, or simply float it on top.
5. 5 Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cayenne and cinnamon on top if desired. Serve immediately while still layered, instructing guests to drink it in one shot to experience the warming 'prairie fire' sensation.