Description
A festive cocktail that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with the boldness of espresso, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz cooled espresso
- 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.5–0.75 oz gingerbread syrup
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- Mini gingerbread cookies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the gingerbread syrup by heating water, brown sugar, molasses, and spices in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the martini glass by dipping the rim in syrup and coating with a mixture of crushed cookies, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add vanilla vodka, cooled espresso, coffee liqueur, and gingerbread syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Double strain into the prepared martini glass, ensuring foam stays on top.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon and mini gingerbread cookies.
Notes
For a mocktail version, substitute espresso with cold brew and vodka with vanilla almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
