Description
A festive twist on the classic White Russian cocktail, featuring rich gingerbread flavors perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ice
- 2 ounces vodka (1/4 cup)
- 1 ounce Kahlúa (2 tablespoons)
- 1 ounce gingerbread syrup (or to taste)
- 1–2 ounces heavy cream (2–4 tablespoons)
- Cinnamon and sugar mixture for rimming the glass
- Mini gingerbread cookies for garnish
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
Instructions
- To make the Gingerbread Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, honey, molasses, sliced ginger, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, cool, and strain into a jar.
- Prepare the Glass: Mix equal parts cinnamon and sugar. Wet the rim of your cocktail glass and dip into the mixture.
- Fill with Ice: Add ice cubes to your glass.
- Combine the Ingredients: Pour in vodka, Kahlúa, and gingerbread syrup. Stir gently to combine.
- Add Cream: Slowly pour heavy cream over the top.
- Garnish: Dust with cinnamon or nutmeg, and garnish with a mini gingerbread cookie.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional spices or flavored liqueurs. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste, and prepare the gingerbread syrup in advance for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg