Description
Spicy-sweet Gingerbread Martini creates festive magic in a glass, blending rich holiday flavors with smooth vodka and creamy liqueurs. Festive cocktail enthusiasts will love this spirited twist on classic Christmas cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 113.4 grams (4 ounces) gingerbread vodka
- 56.7 grams (2 ounces) coffee liqueur
- 56.7 grams (2 ounces) Irish cream liqueur
- 113.4 grams (4 ounces) half and half or cream
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for garnish
Garnish and Decoration:
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Carefully melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Create an elegant rim by dipping glass edges into the melted white chocolate, then immediately coat with finely crushed gingerbread cookie crumbs.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with gingerbread vodka, half and half, Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and ground gingerbread spice.
- Add a generous handful of ice cubes to the shaker, ensuring ingredients are well-chilled.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds to blend flavors and create a frothy texture.
- Gently strain the cocktail into the prepared gingerbread-rimmed glasses, avoiding ice chips.
- Crown the drink with a luxurious dollop of whipped cream, then dust lightly with ground cinnamon for a festive finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and the flavors are at their peak.
Notes
- Keep chocolate temperature low when melting to prevent burning, using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
- Create gluten-free version by using gluten-free gingerbread cookies for rimming glasses.
- Adjust alcohol strength by modifying vodka and liqueur ratios for personal preference.
- Prepare glasses ahead of time and refrigerate to keep chocolate rim firm and presentation crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg