Description
A festive twist on the classic White Russian cocktail featuring homemade gingerbread syrup infused with fresh ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, combined with vodka, Kahlúa, and creamy heavy cream. Perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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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 and 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 until the mixture simmers gently. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Strain Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a container, discarding solids. Let the gingerbread syrup cool to room temperature.
- Build the Cocktail: In a glass over ice, pour vodka and Kahlúa. Add 1 to 2 ounces of the prepared gingerbread syrup depending on desired sweetness.
- Add Cream: Slowly pour 1 to 2 ounces of heavy cream over the back of a spoon to float on top of the drink for a layered effect.
- 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 your taste preference for sweetness and creaminess.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or almond milk creamer.
- If you prefer a stronger ginger flavor, allow the ginger to steep longer when making the syrup.
- The syrup keeps well refrigerated for up to two weeks for multiple cocktail servings.
- Use good quality vodka and Kahlúa for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
