Spicy & Sweet: Try This Hot Cinnamon Schnapps Cocktail Tonight

March 31, 2025

Add Heat to Your Happy Hour with a Hot Cinnamon Schnapps Cocktail

Let’s set the scene—you’ve just finished stacking firewood, knocked off from a long day, or maybe you’re finally getting that moment of peace after dinner, the kids tucked in. Your mates are coming around this weekend, and you feel like stirring up something memorable behind your humble home bar. That’s when it hits you—why not make something sweet, hot, and homemade, with your own personal twist?

That’s exactly what happened to me last winter. I had a bottle of neutral spirit sitting in my brew room, and I’d just picked up something interesting from Still Spirits Hot Cinnamon Schnapps.

This flavouring is something else—it brings a fiery burst of cinnamon without being over-the-top sweet, and when blended right, it turns neutral alcohol into this smooth, belly-warming spirit that’s perfect for either sipping or mixing. It’s like catching that perfect chilli heat at the back of your throat right after your first bite of cinnamon sugar toast… spicy, but comforting. I poured myself a glass, took a sip, and grinned. I knew I was onto something.

The Home Distiller’s Shortcut to Spice

One of the best bits about Still Spirits Hot Cinnamon Schnapps is how straightforward it is to use. There’s no need to scrounge through herb shops or spend hours boiling bark with sugar. You blend it with your homemade neutral spirit—and just like that, you’ve got a drink that feels like something your granddad might’ve stashed for “special occasions,” but with a smoothness you can enjoy any day of the week.

If you’re brewing your own spirits, this schnapps flavour is one of those subtle game-changers. The intense cinnamon taste weaves beautifully through the alcohol, balancing heat and sweetness. It turns an ordinary base spirit into something your guests will keep requesting (and probably want a bottle of for themselves).

A Sweet Heat Cocktail You Should Try Tonight

Now, I could say “don’t mess with a good thing” and tell you to drink it straight—and honestly, it goes down a dream chilled in a shot glass. But to really put this schnapps to work, let me share my go-to cocktail recipe I whipped up one cold Friday night:

“Spiced Maple Cinnamon Sour”

45 ml cinnamon schnapps (made using Still Spirits Hot Cinnamon Schnapps)
30 ml bourbon or spiced rum
20 ml fresh lime juice
15 ml maple syrup
Ice and optional cinnamon stick garnish

Just chuck all the ingredients into a shaker with ice, give it a good shake, then strain into an old-fashioned glass. That aroma smelling like mum’s cinnamon scrolls, with a kick from the spirit, will have your mates asking what pub you’ve nicked it from. It’s the kind of drink that turns a regular gathering into something worth repeating.

Not Just for Your Glass

I know what you’re thinking—"Candeece, this sounds like an after-dinner sipper.” But hear me out. This stuff is incredibly versatile. I’ve mixed it into cream for a spicy whipped topping. I’ve glazed a ham with it. One time I even drizzled it over homemade vanilla ice cream with chopped pecans. Game-changer. You want to add signature flavour to your treats? This is it.

Why It Belongs in Your Homebrew Line-Up

Whether you’ve just started out or have been crafting spirits for years, chances are you’re always hunting for something to bring character to your bottle rack. Something no one else serves up—but everyone wants a taste of. That’s Still Spirits Hot Cinnamon Schnapps in a nutshell. It checks every box: easy to use, flavour-packed, and seriously satisfying.

It feels good having something unique to offer that didn’t come off a store shelf. It gives your brew setup a fresh spirit category—pun intended—and reminds you why you started home-distilling in the first place. For the joy of creating. For the satisfaction of knowing exactly what’s in every bottle. And for a well-earned sip at the end of the day that tastes like something special... because it is.

Give Your Spirit Shelf Some Sizzle

Next time you’re in your brew spot wondering what to try next, keep this in mind: neutral spirits don’t need to be boring. Homebrewing is about creating something worth sharing and remembering. With a bottle of neutral base and Still Spirits Hot Cinnamon Schnapps, you’ve got the makings of a sip that will stick with people—in the best way.

And if your mates ask for the recipe? Just smile and say, “Trade secret.” And pour them another round 🍹

Cheers to sweet spice and homegrown goodness,
Candeece