Sweet, spicy, and creamy! These gingerbread cocktails are perfectly festive for brunch or to sip on to ring in the holiday season.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy cocktails, gingerbread cocktails, gingerbread white russian, holiday cocktails, white russian
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 1cocktail
Calories 503kcal
Author Lauren
Ingredients
Gingerbread White Russian
2ouncesvodka
2ounceskahluaor coffee liquer
2ouncesgingerbread syrup
2ounceswhole milkor cream
Gingerbread Syrup
¼cuplightly packed brown sugar
½cupgranulated sugar
¾cupwater
3tablespoonsmolasses
1teaspoonground ginger
½teaspoonground cinnamon
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Make the gingerbread syrup. In a medium-size saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, water, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla over medium heat, stirring until combined. Bring to a slow boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes – stirring occasionally. Let cool. Stir before using.
Build the cocktail. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, kahlua, gingerbread syrup, and whole milk over ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
Serve. Pour the cocktail over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Optional: garnish with gingerbread cookies or crushed gingersnap rim, cinnamon sticks, or freshly grated nutmeg.