Description
A festive twist on the classic White Russian cocktail featuring rich gingerbread flavors from homemade ginger and cinnamon syrup, combined with vodka, Kahlúa, and creamy heavy cream. Perfect for a cozy holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare Gingerbread Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine honey, molasses, sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool slightly, then strain out solids.
- Mix Cocktail Ingredients: In a glass filled with ice, pour vodka and Kahlúa. Add 1 to 2 ounces of the prepared gingerbread syrup according to taste.
- Add Cream: Gently pour 1 to 2 ounces of heavy cream over the cocktail to create a layered effect. Stir lightly if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a gingerbread cookie on the side for a festive presentation. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of gingerbread syrup added to the cocktail.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka and Kahlúa and add extra gingerbread syrup with some cold brewed coffee or coffee substitute.
- Homemade syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week for easy use in other drinks or desserts.
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor; dried ginger will not provide the same depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
