Cinnamon Roll Cocktail

This Cinnamon Roll Cocktail is loaded with all the flavors of our favorite sweet breakfast or afternoon snack and a boozy kick of RumChata and Fireball whiskey. It’s a warm, cinnamon-infused cocktail with cinnamon roll flavor in every sip.

cinnamon roll cocktail on a marble counter topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

If you’ve been reading our blog for any amount of time, you know we love cinnamon rolls almost as much as we love cocktails, and sweet cocktails are always at the top of our list. We combined all those loves to make these amazing cinnamon roll cocktails.

We love to serve these quick and easy cocktails at all kinds of parties from Christmas and New Years to Easter or birthday celebrations. There’s never a wrong time for cinnamon rolls, and that holds true for these cocktails, as well!

cinnamon roll cocktail on a marble counter topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s a quick and easy cocktail recipe you can make in just minutes.
  • It’s loaded with classic cinnamon roll flavor.
  • The Fireball adds a warm kick of cinnamon.
  • It’s a versatile cocktail perfect for almost any occasion.

🛒Ingredients

bottles of whipped cream, fireball, rumchata, cream soda, and cinnamon sugar on a plate.

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe, and you can find them all at your local grocery store – assuming you don’t live in a dry county.

Everything you need to make these cinnamon-infused cocktail is listed here, but you’ll find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

  • RumChata
  • Fireball whiskey
  • Cream soda
  • Granulated sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Light corn syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Cinnamon sticks

🔪 How to Make a Cinnamon Roll Cocktail

Making this cocktail is incredibly easy. The entire recipe is simply rimming a glass and shaking up the ingredients. There’s nothing to it!

Step 1: Rim The Glass

Add corn syrup to a shallow sauce. Then, add a mixture of the cinnamon and sugar in another saucer. Dip the rim of the glass into the corn syrup and then into the cinnamon sugar.

alcohol being stirred with ice in a cocktail shaker.

Step 2: Mix the Alcohol

Shake a handful of ice, the RumChata, and Fireball whiskey in a cocktail shaker until combined and chilled.

cream soda being poured into a cinnamon rimmed cocktail glass

Step 3: Finish the Cocktail

Pour the alcohol into the glass, then fill the rest of the cream soda. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Fireball Whiskey: Any cinnamon whiskey will work for this recipe.
  • RumChata: You can use Cinnamon Baileys Irish Cream in place of RumChata.
  • Cocktail Glass Rim: Try using cream cheese frosting as a rim for this cocktail.

If you like the sound of this cocktail, then try our RumChata cheesecake pudding shots.

🥄 Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Cocktail glass
  • Shallow saucers

🥫 Storage

This recipe makes one cocktail, so you should have no reason to store this. It’s best served when freshly made.

What to Serve with a Cinnamon Roll Cocktail

This cocktail has all the flavors of cinnamon rolls, so pair it with items that you’d normally enjoy with cinnamon rolls. Try this cocktail with:

  • Chocolate mousse
  • Fresh fruit
  • Fruit cobblers and pies
cinnamon roll cocktail on a marble counter topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

💭 Tips

  • Use a very shallow, almost flat saucer to rim your glass. You only need a little on the top of the edge.
  • Shek the RumChata and Fireball whiskey vigorously to combine them well and get a good chill with the ice.
  • Choose fresh, aromatic cinnamon for the best garnish and presentation.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What is a cinnamon roll cocktail?

A cinnamon roll cocktail is a cocktail made with RumChata, Fireball whiskey, and cream soda to create an alcoholic cinnamon roll flavor.

Why was my cinnamon roll cocktail flat?

If you use old cream soda or wait too long to serve your cocktail, it can go flat.

What is the best cream soda?

There are several cream sodas that are consistently ranked highest by consumers. Shasta, A&W, Faygo, and IBC are the top cream sodas.

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🧾Recipe Card

Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.

cinnamon roll cocktail on a marble counter topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

Cinnamon Roll Cocktail

This cinnamon roll cocktail packs a punch of flavor and social lubrication with RumChata, Fireball, cream soda, and cinnamon roll flavors.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 570kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • shallow saucers
  • serving glass

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces RumChata
  • 1 ounces Fireball
  • Splash of Cream Soda
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

  • To rim your favorite cocktail glass, add the corn syrup to a shallow saucer.
  • To another saucer add ground cinnamon and sugar, stirring a bit to combine.
  • Dip the glass into the corn syrup, followed by the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  • Then, to a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice, RumChata, and Fireball.
  • Shake to combine and chill.
  • Pour into the glass, then fill the remainder of the glass with cream soda.
  • Top with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 93g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg

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