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The Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot mixes creamy RumChata and spicy Fireball whisky with a cinnamon sugar rim for a nostalgic cereal-inspired drink! Serve it as a fun party shot or over ice as a dessert cocktail.
If you’re a cereal lover like I am, you’ll need to try this 2-ingredient Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot! There’s something about the combination that just works, even if it shouldn’t. It’s creamy, sweet, and full of spicy cinnamon flavor.
As an expert in classic cocktail recipes, this isn’t my normal drink vibe: but hey, I had a bottle of Fireball and and got curious! It also used to be one of my favorite cereals for late night college study sessions. Turns out, the combination of creamy spiced RumChata and cinnamon candy of Fireball somehow it tastes exactly like that sugary cereal!
What’s a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot?
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot is a cocktail made with RumChata and Fireball whisky, with a cinnamon sugar rim. The effect is a creamy drink that’s reminiscent of the sweet cereal of the same name, originally inspired by the flavor of RumChata. It’s very sweet with a strong cinnamon finish on the sip.
I like to serve this drink one of two ways: as an actual shot for parties, or over ice in a small glass as a slow-sipping dessert cocktail. The ice version is my preference since it dilutes the intense sweetness just enough to make it more enjoyable. Think of it as liquid dessert!
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Key Ingredients for This Shot
Only attempt this shot if you’re a fan of sweet drinks! Here’s what you’ll need:
- RumChata is a cream liqueur made in Wisconsin with Caribbean rum, cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. It’s similar to Baileys Irish Cream but with a distinct cinnamon profile inspired by horchata (though it doesn’t actually contain horchata). A bottle is worth grabbing if you love sweet, creamy drinks. You can also add it to coffee to make RumChata Coffee or to make a RumChata White Russian.
- Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is technically a flavored whisky (it’s only 33% ABV, below the 40% threshold for standard whiskey). It tastes like liquid cinnamon candy with a whiskey finish. I keep a bottle around for a Fireball and Apple Cider or a Fireball Old Fashioned.
- Cinnamon sugar for the rim adds texture and reinforces the cereal milk flavor. I mix about 4 parts sugar to 1 part cinnamon, but you can adjust based on your preferences.
Ways to Serve This Drink
My passion is cocktails, which are all about slow sipping and enjoying flavors—not getting drunk! As a rule, I tend to avoid shots, since the whole point of a shot is ingesting alcohol quickly. The nice thing about the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot is you can drink it as a shot or as a cocktail:
- Use a small glass and add ice. Drinking over ice also helps to dilute the flavors a bit, which provides a better balance. I prefer it this way.
- Or, use a shot glass. This drink is so sweet that we understand why people take it as a shot.
My Honest Review of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot
As I mentioned, Cinnamon Toast Crunch was my favorite cereal in college for late night studying. So when I had some Fireball whisky to use up, I knew I had to try this shot! Here’s my review:
- It is very sweet. You’ll need to be a major sweet drink lover to enjoy this one. (Honestly, I prefer cocktails that are a little more balanced, like a classic margarita.)
- Add ice to dilute the flavors a bit. I like drinking it as a slow sipper with ice, so it mellows the drink a bit.
- Make it for the novelty. It’s fun to try this to see what it tastes like, but it isn’t one I’d drink on the regular. There are so many more great cocktails for that!
Frequently asked questions
Not particularly. At 33% ABV for Fireball and 13.75% ABV for RumChata, this shot comes in around 23% ABV, which is lower than most standard cocktails. Keep in mind, the sweetness masks the alcohol taste significantly, so it goes down easily. Always drink responsibly.
Yes, you can experiment with different liqueurs and whiskies to create your own unique twist. Some popular variations include using different flavored RumChata (like chocolate or vanilla) or adding a splash of cream or milk for extra creaminess.
Fireball is what gives this shot its distinctive cinnamon candy flavor, so substitutions will change the taste significantly. That said, you could try using cinnamon schnapps or even cinnamon whiskey like Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire. The drink just won’t taste quite the same.
This shot isn’t for you! It’s unabashedly sweet and meant to taste like dessert. If you want something more balanced, try a Whiskey Sour or Manhattan instead.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch shot is a creamy mix of RumChata and Fireball whisky! It’s a fun novelty to impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Cocktail
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 ounce* Fireball whisky
- 1 ounce RumChata
- For the rim: 4 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the cinnamon and sugar on a plate. Run your finger around the edge of a shot glass (or a small glass if serving as a cocktail). Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of cinnamon and sugar.
- Stir the Fireball and RumChata together the glass. If desired, you can serve over ice as a cocktail.
Notes
*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.
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