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A close-up of a perfectly layered gingerbread cocktail, showing its creamy texture and rich color, ready to be served for the holidays.

Gingerbread Cocktail: The Ultimate Festive Holiday Drink

This Gingerbread Cocktail recipe is the ultimate holiday drink! Made with a homemade gingerbread syrup, vodka, and cream liqueur, it's a festive, creamy, and perfectly spiced cocktail ideal for any Christmas celebration. Simple, delicious, and easy to customize!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp Molasses
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 oz Vodka or aged rum
  • 1 oz Cream Liqueur such as Baileys
  • 1 oz Gingerbread Syrup recipe above
  • 0.5 oz Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker
  • 1 Saucepan

Instructions
 

Make the Gingerbread Syrup
  1. Combine water and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add molasses, sliced ginger, and spices. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to infuse. Remove from heat, cool, and strain.
Mix the Cocktail
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, cream liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and heavy cream.
  2. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  4. Garnish with whipped cream, a dusting of nutmeg, or a small gingerbread cookie on the rim.

Notes

Storage: The gingerbread syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Batching: To serve a crowd, combine the cocktail ingredients in a pitcher. When ready to serve, add 4.5 oz of the mixture per serving to an ice-filled shaker, shake, and strain.
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