The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot is like a warm, cozy hug in a glass. It’s a deliciously indulgent combination of cinnamon whiskey and creamy Rum Chata that tastes like a liquid version of your favorite childhood cereal.
What’s in a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot
A Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot is a delicious and easy-to-make shot that combines two main ingredients: cinnamon whiskey and Rum Chata. Cinnamon whiskey, as the name suggests, is a whiskey that’s flavored with cinnamon, while Rum Chata is a cream liqueur that’s made with Caribbean rum and real dairy cream.
When these two ingredients are combined and shaken with ice, they create a sweet and spicy shot that’s reminiscent of the popular breakfast cereal.
To add an extra touch of sweetness and texture to the shot, some people like to add a cinnamon sugar rim to the shot glass. When you take a sip, the combination of the sweet, crunchy rim and the creamy, spicy shot is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredient Notes
- Cinnamon Whiskey – The Cinnamon Whiskey adds a warm, spicy kick to the drink, due to its infusion with cinnamon flavoring, which creates a unique flavor that’s reminiscent of the breakfast cereal. Fireball is the most common cinnamon whiskey used in this shot.
- Rum Chata – The Rum Chata adds a creamy, sweet liqueur that complements the cinnamon whiskey’s warm, spicy kick. It contributes to the overall sweetness of the shot and adds a smooth, creamy texture.
How to Make a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot
- Apply frosting to the rim: Take a small amount of frosting and apply it to the rim of the shot glass, spreading it evenly. You can also spread the frosting on a flat surface and dip the rim of the glass into it.
- Dip the rim in cinnamon sugar: Dip the frosted rim of the shot glass into the cinnamon sugar mixture, making sure the entire rim is coated.
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Fill a shaker with ice and add cinnamon whiskey and Rum Chata to the shaker. Shake the shaker vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Strain. Strain the mixture into a shot glass. You can garnish each shot with a dash of cinnamon or add some Whipped Cream and a few pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch on top.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Experiment with ratios – If you prefer a sweeter shot, you can increase the amount of Rum Chata or decrease the amount of cinnamon whiskey.
- Chill the ingredients – For a smoother shot, chill the cinnamon whiskey and Rum Chata before mixing them.
- Garnish the shots – A sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the shot adds a lovely touch to the presentation and enhances the cinnamon flavor. You can also top them off with Whipped Cream and some pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
- Change it up – Instead of using Rum Chata use Bailey’s Irish Cream for an extra creamy version.
More Shot Recipes
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 3/4 ounce Cinnamon Whiskey
- 3/4 ounce Rum Chata
- Cinnamon Sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
- Frosting for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Apply frosting to the rim: Take a small amount of frosting and apply it to the rim of the shot glass, spreading it evenly. You can also spread the frosting on a flat surface and dip the rim of the glass into it.
- Dip the rim in cinnamon sugar: Dip the frosted rim of the shot glass into the cinnamon sugar mixture, making sure the entire rim is coated.
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Fill a shaker with ice and add cinnamon whiskey and Rum Chata to the shaker. Shake the shaker vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Strain. Strain the mixture into a shot glass. You can garnish each shot with a dash of cinnamon or add some Whipped Cream and a few pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch on top.
Notes
- Experiment with ratios – If you prefer a sweeter shot, you can increase the amount of Rum Chata or decrease the amount of cinnamon whiskey.
- Chill the ingredients – For a smoother shot, chill the cinnamon whiskey and Rum Chata before mixing them.
- Garnish the shots – A sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the shot adds a lovely touch to the presentation and enhances the cinnamon flavor. You can also top them off with Whipped Cream and some pieces of Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
- Change it up – Instead of using Rum Chata use Bailey’s Irish Cream for an extra creamy version.