Description
Indulge in the festive warmth of our Gingerbread White Russian, a delightful twist on the classic cocktail that perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays. This creamy beverage combines the rich flavors of homemade gingerbread syrup with zesty lemon juice, resulting in a drink that’s reminiscent of gingerbread cookies in a glass. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, this unique cocktail is sure to impress your guests with its inviting spices and elegant presentation. Trimmed with cinnamon sugar and adorned with mini gingerbread cookies, every sip offers a comforting embrace of seasonal cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored syrup or strong brewed coffee
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut cream
- Cinnamon and sugar mixture for rimming the glass
- Mini gingerbread cookies
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
Instructions
- Make the gingerbread syrup by simmering water, honey or maple syrup, molasses, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract for 5 minutes. Strain and cool.
- Rim your glass with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine lemon juice, coffee-flavored syrup or brewed coffee, gingerbread syrup, and heavy cream. Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon or nutmeg and top with mini gingerbread cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg