Gingerbread Martini
The Gingerbread Martini is a festive holiday cocktail that combines the warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread with creamy and boozy notes. Perfect for holiday parties, it’s a sophisticated yet indulgent treat in a glass.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 martini 1x
- Category: Beverages, Cocktails, Holiday Drinks
- Method: Shaking, Garnishing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) vodka
- 1 oz (30 ml) Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
- 1 oz (30 ml) gingerbread syrup (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- Ice
For the rim:
- 2 tbsp crushed gingersnap cookies or graham crackers
- 1 tbsp caramel or honey (for sticking the crumbs)
For garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg
- Small gingerbread cookie (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the glass:
- Dip the rim of a martini glass into caramel or honey, then roll it in the crushed gingersnap cookies to coat. Set aside.
2. Mix the cocktail:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, Irish cream, gingerbread syrup, and heavy cream. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
3. Serve:
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
4. Garnish:
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or nutmeg, and place a small gingerbread cookie on the rim if desired.
5. Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and toast to the holidays!
Notes
- Homemade Gingerbread Syrup: Combine 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar, 1/2 cup (120 ml) water, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves in a saucepan. Simmer until the sugar dissolves, then cool and strain.
- Substitute vanilla vodka for regular vodka for extra flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the vodka and Irish cream with milk or almond milk and add extra gingerbread syrup.
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