Description
A festive holiday twist on the classic White Russian cocktail, featuring a warm and spicy gingerbread syrup made with honey, molasses, fresh ginger, and cinnamon sticks, combined with vodka, Kahlúa, and a splash of heavy cream for a creamy, indulgent drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Gingerbread Syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Cocktail
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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, and cinnamon sticks. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is fully combined and heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep to infuse flavors.
- Strain Syrup: Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove ginger slices and cinnamon sticks, and stir in the vanilla extract. Set the syrup aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Cocktail: In a mixing glass or shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, Kahlúa, and 1-2 ounces of the gingerbread syrup depending on your preferred sweetness.
- Mix and Serve: Stir the mixture well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Slowly pour 1-2 ounces of heavy cream over the drink to create a layered effect.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a gingerbread cookie for a festive presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of gingerbread syrup and heavy cream to suit your taste preferences for sweetness and creaminess.
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a vegan cream alternative.
- The gingerbread syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If you prefer a stronger ginger flavor, increase the fresh ginger to 1.5 inches when making the syrup.
- Use good quality vodka and Kahlúa for the best flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
