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.
Gingerbread Martini
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:
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
2Serving Size:
1 martiniAmount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 0gSugar: 32gProtein: 1g
32 Comments on “Gingerbread Martini”
Ooh… I may have to whip this one up very, very soon! :)
Christmas in a drink right here :)
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
What? You don’ t like peppermint? Your crazy!! lol I am so loving your Gingerbread martini!! Loving the Kahlua and Bailrys in it!! Perfect holiday drink!!
My hubby doesn’t like mint either…except in toothpaste! What a festive martini! And the gingerbread man garnish is perfect!!!
Genius drink Staphanie! It looks perfectly creamy and perfectly infused with gingerbread flavor :)
I’m with you on the peppermint. I can handle a little bit of it but it’s just not really my thing. Now gingerbread on the other hand, I do love : ) This drink sounds delicious
What a delicious looking cocktail. Those would be irresistible!
to each their own! definitely won’t throw stuff at you for not liking peppermint :) this martini looks fab!
i’ll take 3 please… all for me. :) and for the peppermint, don’t worry I don’t judge!! Gingerbread is one fine flavor to enjoy instead. ;)
Gingerbread is a flavor I have always appreciated! Lovely cocktail. :)
Ooooh how fancy! Love these!
Oh mama. I want 10 of these.
I need one of these right about now..Looks awesome!
Can I get a sip of that!!! Mmmmm. I love martinis at Christmas time…especially the creamy, baileys, chocolatey, gingery kind ;)
Oh my these look gorgeous and delicious! I need me a virgin version asap!
I’m not a mint fan either. Or eggnog, really. But I love gingerbread, this looks fabulous :)
I don’t care that it’s 8:45 in the AM. I want one now.
This martini looks amazing! I love the gingerbread man floating on the top- nice touch! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
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Can’t wait to try this love gingerbread and pumpkin spice thanks for the recipe
So does the recipe make two cocktails?