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Have You Ever Tried To Do A Cinnamon Shot Challenge?

The cinnamon shot challenge is a social media challenge that involves taking a shot of cinnamon and posting a video of the challenge online. The challenge has been compared to the ice bucket challenge, which went viral in 2014.

What is the cinnamon shot challenge?

The cinnamon shot challenge first gained popularity in December 2015, after a video of teenager Michael Crooker doing the challenge was posted on YouTube. The video quickly went viral, with many people attempting the challenge themselves and posting their own videos online.

While the cinnamon shot challenge is not necessarily harmful, it can be dangerous for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Cinnamon is a spice that can irritate the lungs and cause difficulty breathing, so those with respiratory conditions should avoid doing the challenge.

How To Do The Cinnamon Shot Challenge?

If you’re feeling daring and want to take on the cinnamon shot challenge, here’s what you need to do:

  1. Pour a shot of cinnamon whiskey or vodka into a shot glass.
  2. Add a dash of ground cinnamon to the drink.
  3. Drink the shot quickly.
  4. Post a video of your challenge online.
  5. Challenge your friends to do the same!

Are There Drinks Made With Cinnamon?

If you don’t want to just down plain cinnamon but are still in the mood for that cinnamon flavoring, consider one of these great drink combinations instead.

  1. Cinnamon whiskey and Coke
  2. Cinnamon vodka and cranberry juice
  3. Cinnamon rum and Coke
  4. Cinnamon tequila and grapefruit juice
  5. Cinnamon liqueur and coffee
  6. Cinnamon Toasty
  7. ABV Cinnamon Whiskey, Chicken Cock Cinnamon Whisky, 
  8. Cinnamon Roll Shot – ingredients over ice
  9. Cinnamon-Flavored Cream Liqueur 
  10. Fireball Whisky – Fireball Shot – Bottle of Fireball

For added appeal, make sure you include a cinnamon stick as a garnish. Any cinnamon sugar mixture always tastes better with one. Another great option would be to add cinnamon sugar rum around your cocktail glass! How fun!  

Whether you are looking for sweet drinks, a creamy drink, or a variation of your favorite adult drink, a plate of cinnamon sugar will turn your cocktail up a notch. In fact a pinch of cinnamon goes a long way. 

Cinnamon Shot Challenge Tips

Here are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to take on the cinnamon shot challenge:

  1. Drink plenty of water before and after taking the shot, as cinnamon can be dehydrating.
  2. Avoid drinking alcohol for at least an hour after taking the shot, as the combination can be dangerous.
  3. If you have asthma or any other respiratory condition, avoid doing the challenge as cinnamon can irritate your lungs.
  4. Be sure to use ground cinnamon and not cinnamon sticks, as sticks can break and cause choking.
  5. Have fun and challenge your friends!

Is A Cinnamon Shot Dangerous?

While the cinnamon shot challenge is not necessarily harmful, it can be dangerous for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Cinnamon is a spice that can irritate the lungs and cause difficulty breathing, so those with respiratory conditions should avoid doing the challenge. Drinking alcohol after taking the cinnamon shot can also be dangerous, as the combination can lead to nausea and vomiting. If you do decide to take on the challenge, be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid drinking alcohol for at least an hour afterward.

Have people died doing the cinnamon shot challenge?

There have been no reports of deaths from the cinnamon shot challenge. However, as mentioned above, the challenge can be dangerous for those with respiratory conditions. Expect:

  • Coughing
  • Gagging
  • Vomiting

If you have asthma or any other respiratory condition, it is best to avoid doing the challenge.

How Is Cinnamon Made?

Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees in the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is harvested and then dried, before being ground into a powder. Cinnamon has been used for centuries in both sweet and savory dishes, as well as for medicinal purposes. These days, cinnamon is one of the most popular spices in the world.

Vera

Tuesday 11th of May 2010

LOL! Thanks Janice. Now take all your make up off and start shooting!! :)

Thursday 9th of February 2012

You re an idiot !! Kids are dying from doing this !! It's not funny when you accidentally inhale it into your lungs and choke to death !!

Janice (5 Minutes for Mom)

Tuesday 11th of May 2010

That is AWESOME!!! Okay I love you and your family! You all rock!

Mary

Monday 10th of May 2010

Omg!!! I love it. This is every dinner at my house.Loud and trying to dare peope to do random crap. Next time have them try Korean Hotsauce or Jamician hot sauce and keep that down. I thought my Queens accent was bad. This reassured me that western queens has a heavier accent than eastern queens.

Lisa

Monday 10th of May 2010

That was too funny. My husband and I were just talking about this yesterday! So odd.

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