Description
Merry Christmas cocktails shine with this gingerbread martini recipe that blends rich vodka and smooth liqueurs. Festive garnishes and spiced rim complete this delightful holiday drink perfect for seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) vodka
- 1 oz (30 ml) Irish cream liqueur
- 1 oz (30 ml) gingerbread syrup
- 1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps crushed gingersnap cookies
- 2 tbsps graham crackers
- 1 tbsp caramel
- 1 tbsp honey
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- 1 small gingerbread cookie
- Ice
Instructions
- Glass Preparation: Dip martini glass rim in caramel or honey, then roll through crushed gingersnap cookie crumbs to create a festive, textured border.
- Mixing Foundation: Fill cocktail shaker with ice, then layer vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and molasses into the chilled environment.
- Spice Infusion: Integrate ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg directly into the liquid mixture, allowing these warm aromatics to permeate the cocktail’s essence.
- Vigorous Blending: Seal shaker and aggressively shake for 15 seconds, ensuring complete ingredient fusion and optimal temperature drop.
- Elegant Presentation: Carefully strain the harmonized liquid into the prepared gingersnap-rimmed glass, allowing the cocktail to settle with sophisticated grace.
- Final Flourish: Optionally crown the martini with a delicate dusting of additional spices or a miniature gingersnap cookie balanced on the rim for a whimsical touch.
Notes
- Crush Gingersnap Perfectly: Use fresh, crisp gingersnap cookies and crush them into ultra-fine, even crumbs for a consistent, textural rim that adheres smoothly to the glass.
- Chill Components Thoroughly: Pre-chill vodka, liqueurs, and cocktail shaker to maintain optimal temperature and prevent dilution, ensuring a consistently cold and robust flavor profile.
- Balance Spice Intensity: Adjust ground spice quantities carefully; start with smaller amounts and taste progressively to prevent overwhelming the cocktail’s delicate flavor complexity.
- Customize Sweetness Levels: Modify molasses quantity based on personal preference, using lighter or darker varieties to control sweetness and create a personalized gingerbread experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg