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Cinnamon Skullshot Cocktail Recipe

Cinnamon Skullshot Cocktail Recipe
This creamy, cinnamon-spiced shot is a cozy yet bold party favorite. Made with Fireball whisky, RumChata, and a cinnamon sugar rim, it’s sweet, spicy, and guaranteed to turn heads—especially when served in a skull-shaped shot glass.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or shot glass
  • Strainer
  • Small plate (for rim)
  • Bar spoon (optional)
  • Shot glass (skull-shaped, optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Paper towel (for rimming)

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Fireball whisky or any cinnamon whiskey
  • 1 oz RumChata or Baileys Irish Cream as a sub
  • ½ oz vanilla vodka optional, but smooths it out
  • 1 tsp cinnamon sugar for the rim
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup for rimming, optional
  • 1 tbsp crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for garnish
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg optional
  • Ice cubes for shaking

Instructions

  • Spread cinnamon sugar and crushed cereal on a small plate.
  • Wet the rim of the shot glass with simple syrup or water.
  • Press the rim into the sugar-cereal mixture.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add Fireball, RumChata, and vanilla vodka.
  • Add a dash of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg (optional).
  • Shake well until chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared shot glass.
  • Garnish with extra crushed cereal or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.