Description
This Gingerbread White Russian is a festive twist on the classic cocktail, combining rich molasses, warming spices, and creamy textures to create a perfect holiday drink. Made with homemade gingerbread syrup, vodka, Kahlúa, and heavy cream, it's a delicious treat to enjoy during the winter season.
Ingredients
Scale
Gingerbread Syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cocktail
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlúa
- 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) gingerbread syrup
- 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) heavy cream
- cinnamon sticks, for garnish
- gingerbread cookies, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Gingerbread Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine honey, molasses, sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture simmers and the flavors infuse, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup cool, then strain out solids.
- Prepare Cocktail: In a mixing glass, add vodka, Kahlúa, and 1 to 2 ounces of the cooled gingerbread syrup. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- Add Cream: Pour 1 to 2 ounces of heavy cream over the back of a spoon into the glass to create a layered effect, or simply stir to blend with the other ingredients if preferred.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the cocktail with a cinnamon stick and a gingerbread cookie on the side. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Gingerbread White Russian.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of gingerbread syrup and cream to taste for a sweeter or creamier cocktail.
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor in the syrup; dried ginger can be substituted but will alter the taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free creamer.
- Make the gingerbread syrup ahead of time and refrigerate for up to one week.
- Rimming the glass with cinnamon sugar can add an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
