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gingerbread white russian

Gingerbread White Russian: Sip the Holidays in Every Drop

Try this festive Gingerbread White Russian cocktail that combines ginger, cinnamon, and sweetness for a holiday delight.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup use as a base for syrup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 piece sliced fresh ginger adds zesty kick
  • 2 sticks cinnamon infuse for aroma
For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz vodka classic spirit choice
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur e.g. Kahlúa
  • 1 oz heavy cream dairy-free options available
  • to taste ice for chilling
For the Garnish
  • to taste cinnamon sugar for rimming the glass
  • 1 cookie mini gingerbread cookie optional garnish
  • to taste ground spices for topping

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • rocks glass
  • bar spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, honey or maple syrup, molasses, sliced ginger, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then simmer for 3-5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and let cool before straining.
  2. Prepare your rocks glass by optionally rimming with cinnamon sugar. Dip the rim into the gingerbread syrup and then into cinnamon sugar.
  3. Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes. Pour in vodka, coffee liqueur, and gingerbread syrup. Stir gently with a bar spoon.
  4. Layer cream on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a mini gingerbread cookie. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust the sweetness of the cocktail by varying the amount of gingerbread syrup used. For dairy-free, replace heavy cream with oat milk or coconut cream.

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