Top 5 Cereal Cocktails for Your Next Boozy Breakfast

Cereal isn’t just for breakfast anymore! Midnight Moon Moonshakes bring your favorite childhood cereals to life in creamy breakfast cocktails.

Each cereal-inspired drink combines nostalgic flavors—like cocoa and peanut butter, or cinnamon and marshmallow—with a grown-up twist that’s pure indulgence. These delightful flavors will transport you back to carefree childhood days, making every sip a trip down memory lane. Whether you’re celebrating National Cereal Day on March 7 or craving a dessert drink that’s anything but ordinary, these moonshine recipes add fun and flavor to your next boozy breakfast.

Ready to shake things up? Check out these five easy moonshine cream cocktail recipes inspired by beloved childhood favorites. These recipes are designed to be straightforward, allowing you to enjoy your breakfast without stress. Pro tip: grab some shot glasses and crushed cereal for cereal-ously fun brunch cocktails!

Cereal Inspired Cocktails featuring Moonshine Cream Liqueurs

 

• 1.) Cocoa Puff Cereal Shot
• 2.) Apple Jacks Cereal Shot
• 3.) Reese’s Puff Cereal Shot 
• 4.) Lucky Charms Cereal Shooter
• 5.) Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot

 

🥣 1.) Cocoa Puff Cereal Milk Shot

Who says cereal milk is just for kids? This cream moonshine shooter takes that nostalgic chocolate milk flavor and dials it up with rich Chocolate Brownie Moonshake and silky-smooth Vanilla Moonshake. The result? A creamy, boozy breakfast delight that’s simply impossible to resist.

Ingredients 

• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Chocolate Brownie Moonshake 
• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Vanilla Moonshake
• • Crushed Cocoa Puffs for the rim
• • Chocolate syrup for the rim
• • Whipped cream (optional)
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Directions

• 1.) Rim a shot glass with chocolate syrup and dip into crushed Cocoa Puffs.
• 2.) Shake Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Moonshakes with ice until chilled.
• 3.) Strain into the prepared shot glass.
• 4.) Optional: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of Cocoa Puffs for extra fun.
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🍏 2. Apple Jacks Cereal Shot  

Sweet apple, warm cinnamon, and creamy goodness all in one indulgent breakfast drink. It’s the grown-up version of the cereal bowl you couldn’t get enough of as a kid.

Ingredients 

• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshake 
• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Vanilla Moonshake
• • 1/2 oz. cinnamon whiskey
• • Crushed Apple Jacks for rim
• • Caramel syrup for rim
• • Whipped cream (optional)
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Directions

• 1.) Rim the glass with caramel syrup, then dip into crushed Apple Jacks.
• 2.) Shake Apple Pie Moonshake, Vanilla Moonshake, and cinnamon whiskey with ice until chilled.
• 3.) Strain into the prepared shot glass.
• 4.) Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of Apple Jacks if desired.
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🥜 3. Reese’s Puffs Shot  

This decadent shooter is creamy, chocolatey, and packed with peanut butter flavor—just like a bowl of cereal, only smoother and boozier. It stars Peanut Butter Cup Moonshake and Vanilla Moonshake, making every sip taste like a treat.

Ingredients 

• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Peanut Butter Cup Moonshake
• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Vanilla Moonshake
• • Crushed Reese’s Puffs for the rim
• • Chocolate syrup for the rim
• • Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

• 1.) Rim the glass with chocolate syrup and dip into crushed Reese’s Puffs.
• 2.) Shake Peanut Butter Cup Moonshake and Vanilla Moonshake with ice until chilled.
• 3.) Strain into the prepared shot glass.
• 4.) Optional: Top with whipped cream and whole Reese’s Puffs for crunch.

 

 

🌈 4. Lucky Charms Cereal Shooter  

Your lucky charm is served! 🍀 Moonshine magic meets creamy indulgence in this Lucky Charms cereal milk cocktail. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, National Cereal Day, or just for chasing rainbows.

Ingredients 

• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Vanilla Moonshake
• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Cookies & Cream Moonshake
• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Original 80 Proof Moonshine
• • Crushed Lucky Charms for the rim
• • Lucky Charms Marshmallows for garnish
• • Whipped cream (optional)
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Directions

• 1.) Rim the glass with vanilla frosting and dip into crushed Lucky Charms.
• 2.) Shake Vanilla Moonshake, Cookies & Cream Moonshake, and 80 Proof Moonshine with ice until chilled.
• 3.) Strain into the prepared shot glass.
• 4.) Top with whipped cream and a couple of Lucky Charms marshmallows.

🥄 5. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot   

This one’s all about that cinnamon-sugar swirl — warm, sweet, creamy, and just indulgent enough to feel like a guilty pleasure. Blended with Vanilla Moonshake and Apple Pie Moonshine, this cereal shooter brings your favorite breakfast bowl into the cocktail hour.

Ingredients 

• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Vanilla Moonshake
• • 1 oz. Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine or cinnamon whisky
• • Crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch for the rim
• • Caramel syrup for the rim
• • Brown sugar sprinkle
• • Whipped cream (optional)
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Directions

• 1.) Rim the glass with caramel syrup and dip into crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
• 2.) Shake Vanilla Moonshake and Apple Pie Moonshine (or cinnamon whisky) with ice until chilled.
• 3.) Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
• 4.) Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
• If you want it sweeter and creamier, add more Moonshake. If you want it stronger, add more cinnamon whisky. If you want a boozy milkshake, just add ice cream!

 

 

 

Enjoy a Boozy Breakfast with Cereal-Inspired Cocktails

Whether you’re celebrating National Cereal Day or just craving a fun, indulgent throwback, these creamy moonshine mixed drinks prove that your favorite childhood cereals taste even better with a splash of Midnight Moon. However, you can never go wrong with classic brunch cocktails like a Bloody Mary or a White Russian!

 

From peanut butter bliss to magically boozy marshmallows, there’s a breakfast cereal cocktail for everyone — so grab a spoon (or a shaker) and dive into some nostalgic indulgence. Which creamy moonshine cocktail are you trying first? Get creative with your cereal milk concoctions and don’t forget to tag us @midnightmoonusa! We can’t wait to see your unique creations.