This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot is a creamy, cinnamon-spiced sip that tastes just like the nostalgic cereal. Made with Fireball whiskey and RumChata, it blends spicy cinnamon flavor with a smooth, creamy finish that goes down like dessert in a glass.
Perfect for happy hour, Christmas parties or your next gathering with friends; this shot is a fun way to serve up a boozy adult treat reminiscent of childhood cereal.
For more fun shot recipes that taste just like dessert, try our Key Lime Pie Shot and Apple Pie Shot.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Nostalgic Flavor: Captures the taste of your favorite sugary cereal in shot form.
- Quick and Easy: Just a couple of key ingredients and a cocktail shaker are all you need.
- Crowd-Pleaser: A fun drink that’s perfect for seasonal celebrations or for cinnamon lovers!
- Customizable: Add a cinnamon sugar rim or whipped cream for a next-level presentation.
Ingredients
With just a few simple ingredients, you can mix up this shot recipe in minutes.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- RumChata: A creamy liqueur that adds sweetness and smooth cinnamon-vanilla notes.
- Fireball Whiskey: Brings the spicy cinnamon flavor that balances the creaminess.
With just a cocktail shaker and shot glasses you’ll be all set to shake these up.
Variations
- Whipped Cream Topper: Add whipped cream and a piece of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for a dessert-like finish.
- Whiskey Swap: Try swapping Fireball with another cinnamon whiskey or even spiced rum for a twist.
- Mocktail Version: Use cereal milk and a dash of cinnamon syrup for a fun, non-alcoholic option.
How to Make a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot
This easy recipe comes together in minutes.
If rimming your glass, add caramel sauce to a shallow plate, and cinnamon sugar to another.
Dip the rim of your shot glass in the caramel and get any excess drip off. Then do the same for the cinnamon sugar to coat.
In a cocktail shaker halfway full of ice add RumChata and Fireball.
Shake to chill then strain into another shot glass.
Optional, you can add whipped cream to the top and garnish with a cinnamon toast crunch cereal pieces crushed or whole.
Hint: Rim the shot glasses with corn syrup instead of caramel for a stickier hold if you want a super clean presentation.
Recipe Tips
- Shaken/Stirred: Always shake with ice to chill and blend the creamy RumChata with the spicy Fireball.
- Glass: Serve in classic shot glasses for an easy, fun presentation.
- Garnishes: A cinnamon sugar rim or even crushed cereal pieces make these shots extra fun.
Sometimes you just need a decadent, whipped cream-topped drink, and we think you'll also be a fan of our Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake.
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Serving Suggestions
- Sweet Treat Pairings: Espresso Chocolate Cookies, Brownie Cookie Bars or a slice of Apple Coffee Cake.
- Fun Party Foods: Pretzel bites, Brisket Sliders or nachos for a salty balance.
- Other Tasty Shots: Try pairing with a Scooby Doo Shot or a Fireball Shot for a lineup of fun party drinks.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot Recipe FAQs
You can swap another cream liqueur like Baileys, but the creamy flavor won't have the same cinnamon-vanilla balance.
No, but the cinnamon sugar rim is the best part! It adds texture and an extra hint of sweetness.
Absolutely! Double or triple the ounces of RumChata and Fireball, then serve over ice in a lowball glass.
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Shot Glass
Ingredients
- 1- ounce RumChata
- 1- ounce Fireball whisky
- 2 tablespoon caramel sauce if rimming
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar if rimming
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon if rimming
Instructions
- If rimming your glass, add caramel sauce to a shallow plate, and cinnamon sugar to another.
- Dip the rim of your shot glass in the caramel and get any excess drip off. Then do the same for the cinnamon sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker half-full of ice add RumChata and Fireball.
- Shake to chill then strain into another shot glass.
- Optional, you can add whipped cream to the top and garnish with a cinnamon toast crunch cereal pieces crushed or whole.
Notes
- Rim the shot glasses with corn syrup instead of caramel for a stickier hold.
- Always shake with ice to chill and blend the creamy RumChata with the spicy Fireball.
- Serve in classic shot glasses for an easy, fun presentation.
- Garnish with a cinnamon sugar rim, whipped cream and crushed cereal pieces make these shots extra fun.
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Eva Filer says
This is such a delicious shot. It has the nostalgic taste of cinnamon cereal, perfection!
Abi says
Wow! I don’t know how you come up with such unique twists on shots, you’re a pro!
Eva Filer says
Thanks so much, it sure is fun! I hope you love this one.