Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful gingerbread white Russian—a creamy cocktail that captures the essence of holiday cheer in every sip. This drink combines homemade gingerbread syrup, fresh lemon juice, and rich cream, creating a luscious concoction reminiscent of spiced gingerbread cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this beverage can easily be customized to suit your taste. Rim your glass with cinnamon and sugar for an eye-catching finish, and enjoy garnishing with mini gingerbread cookies for that extra festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ice
- 2 ounces lemon juice (1/4 cup)
- 1 ounce strong brewed coffee (substitute for coffee liqueur)
- 1 ounce gingerbread syrup (2 tablespoons, or more to taste)
- 1–2 ounces heavy cream (2–4 tablespoons) or coconut cream
- Cinnamon and sugar mixture for rimming the glass
- Mini gingerbread cookies for garnish
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the gingerbread syrup by simmering water, honey or maple syrup, molasses, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract until fragrant. Strain and cool.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine lemon juice, coffee (instead of coffee liqueur), gingerbread syrup, and heavy cream. Shake well until chilled.
- Rim your glass with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before pouring in the cocktail.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon or nutmeg and serve with mini gingerbread cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg