Non-Alcoholic Firewhiskey

1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale

1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced

½ cup cinnamon red hot candies

2 cinnamon sticks, or more to taste

2 habanero peppers, cut into 6 pieces (wear gloves)

1 (12 fluid ounce) can grapefruit-flavored soda (such as Squirt®), or more to taste

1 drop red food coloring, or desired color

Combine the ginger ale, ginger, red hot candies, and cinnamon sticks in a large container; refrigerate until the candies dissolve completely, 8 hours or overnight.

Add the habanero peppers to the ginger ale mixture for 4 hours or desired time; remove and discard peppers. Serve in small glasses.