Enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors of a delicious cinnamon roll in cocktail form. This delicious and easy-to-make Cinnamon Roll Cocktail will warm you up and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a cozy night in or a brunch gathering with friends.
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Don’t you just love a good cocktail recipe? Especially when I take the flavors of one of my most favorite foods and put it into drink form. This cinnamon bun cocktail is perfect during the Fall and Winter months when a spiced drink is just what the weather calls for. Using minimal ingredients, this cinnamon alcohol drink comes together quickly and can be served as is, or with a whipped cream topping. Also check out my Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shots, Salted Caramel White Russian, and Classic White Russian for more cocktail recipes you’ll love!
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Why this drink works
- Minimal ingredients needed– using Rumchata, Fireball, and cream soda, this drink comes together in no time!
- Easy to double, triple, or quadruple for hosting– whether you want one for yourself, or are making several at a party, this drink keeps things easy and is perfect to increase to serve any amount of people.
- Satisfies any craving– if you have a sweet tooth, or are craving a little spice, this drink covers it all!
- The perfect dinner or after dinner drink– this cocktail can be served with meal or enjoyed as an after dinner drink dessert.
Cinnamon Roll Cocktail Ingredients Needed
Below is a brief overview of each ingredient needed to make this sweet cocktail. To see printable recipe card, scroll to the bottom of this post.
- Rumchata– is a creamy liqueur that’s made with Caribbean rum, dairy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and other flavorings. This adds the creaminess to the drink.
- Fireball Whisky– a cinnamon-flavored whisky liqueur, this brings all the cinnamon flavor throughout. Adds a kick of cinnamon spice.
- Cream Soda– this adds a vanilla taste to the overall flavor. Any brand works.
- Cinnamon/ Sugar– you’ll use ground cinnamon and sugar to rim the cocktail glass.
- Light Corn Syrup– this is used to rim the glass so that the ground cinnamon sticks perfectly.
- Whipped Cream/ Cinnamon Sticks– these are both optional, but add a great garnish idea.
How to make a Cinnamon Roll Cocktail
- Rim your cocktail glass by adding the corn syrup to a shallow saucer or dish.
- In a separate saucer or small dish. add the sugar and cinnamon, stirring to combine.
- Dip the glass rim into the corn syrup, followed by the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- In your cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice cubes, the Rumchata, and Fireball. Shake vigorously to combine and chill.
- Pour into the glass and fill remainder up with cream soda. PRO TIP: feel free to pour over ice in glass to keep it chill longer.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for making this Rumchata Cocktail
- If you don’t have Rumchata on hand, you can also use Bailey’s Irish Cream or Kahlua for a coffee addition.
- In place of the cream soda, you can use milk, heavy cream, or half and half. It won’t add the carbonation, but will still be a great substitution.
- Chill the liquors prior to making this recipe as you won’t have to use ice and that equates a less watered down beverage.
- I don’t recommend making this in advance as the cream soda will lose its carbonation and not be as bubbly of an addition. Assemble when ready to enjoy.
- This is a great recipe to increase and make in a large pitcher for serving lots of drinks at a party. It is ready in minutes and everyone will enjoy.
More Cocktails to try
- Salted Caramel Martini– perfect for a cozy night in or a Holiday celebration. Made with creamy caramel vodka, a touch of salt, and RumChata, this cocktail is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Frozen Mudslides– this icy cold, but oh-so-sweet treat is for you! YUM! The Most Delicious Frozen Mudslide Recipe comes together in no time!
- Old Fashioned Cocktail Slushies– takes the classic cocktail to a new level by adding in a frozen twist! Using whisky or brandy, these can be enjoyed year round!
- Lemon Drop Martini– a vodka-based cocktail that is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. A classic cocktail that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. With only 4 simple ingredients needed, this is one cocktail that can be easily added to your rotation!
- Snickers Martini– if you like Snickers candy bars, this Snickers Martini is for you! Rich, creamy, and sinfully decadent….you’ll love it!
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Cinnamon Roll Cocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rumchata
- 1 oz Fireball
- Splash of Cream Soda
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup Light corn syrup
- Whipped cream/ Cinnamon sticks
- Ice Cubes
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.
- In 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 up with cream soda.
- Top with whipped cream and add a cinnamon stick if desired. Enjoy!
Cass Schiffer says
Is it cream soda like the pink stuff or root beer like the photo shows? I want to make this proper 😉
Kristin says
Either works, but I tend to prefer the A & W brand of Cream Soda in this recipe! Enjoy!
Jana says
Made with Faygo Cream Soda and it was delish! Faygo is popular in Michigan.
Kristin says
Ooooo, yum! I have never heard of that, but I’ll need to check it out sometime!
Mary says
Hmmm .. maybe I bought the wrong sort of cream soda (IBC brand), but my drink tasted more like watered-down Fireball than a cinnamon roll….. :'(
Kristin says
Hmmmm, that’s weird! Play around with brands and see which is your favorite. I have found that different brands change the flavors completely and its all based on preference!