Gingerbread Martini

Everyone has a certain flavor that reminds them of Christmas. For some it’s eggnog, for which I am still just not so sure how I feel about. For others, it’s peppermint.

Speaking of peppermint, I have a confession. I think it’s time I come clean about something. We’re all friends here, right?

Ok, here it goes…I don’t really like peppermint.

I know, I’m sorry. Please don’t throw garbage at me. I don’t HATE it, I just don’t really care for it. I only like mint flavor in a few things: toothpaste, gum, tea, mouthwash, mint chip ice cream, and..well, that’s about it. I don’t like peppermint bark either. This is also because it contains white chocolate, which, by the way, I really do hate.

My favorite Christmas flavor is gingerbread. I’ll skip the peppermint, just give me the gingerbread. In all forms. Cookie, latte, and now, martini. And just a warning, this thing is dangerously addicting. The gingerbread syrup is really where it’s at with this drink, so add as much or as little as you like. I kind of want to pour the syrup on everything though.

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Yield: 2 martinis

Gingerbread Martini

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

This festive Gingebread Martini is the perfect holiday cocktail to serve! Creamy and made with homemade gingerbead syrup!

Ingredients

For the gingerbread syrup:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the martini:

• 2 ounces vanilla vodka
• 1.5 ounces Kahlua
• 1.5 ounces Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 3 tablespoons gingerbread syrup (or to taste)
• 2.5 ounces half and half (plus about 2 tbs. for the rim)
• gingerbread cookies (for the rim and for garnish)(I like Pepperidge Farm)
• whipped cream (for garnish)

Instructions

For the syrup:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the water, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, and cinnamon on medium heat until the sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes).

For the martini:

1. Crush about 2-3 small gingerbread cookies in a zip lock bag with a rolling pin. Place the crumbs in a saucer and set aside.
2. Pour the 2 tablespoons of half and half into a small saucer. Dip the rims of the martini glasses into the half and half. Then dip into the gingerbread crumbs and set the glasses aside.
3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine, the vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream, gingerbread syrup, and the half and half. Shake well and pour into martini glasses. Place a dollop of whipped cream on top and then place a gingerbread cookie on top of the whipped cream and serve.

Notes

If you can’t find gingerbread cookies, you can also use gingersnap or Biscoff cookies.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1 martini
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 0gSugar: 32gProtein: 1g

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