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gingerbread white russian

Gingerbread White Russian: Sip on Holiday Cozy Bliss

The Gingerbread White Russian combines festive flavors with creamy richness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Syrup
  • 1 cup filtered water Use for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup For sweetness
  • 1/4 cup molasses Dark for richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger Adjust to taste
  • 2 pieces cinnamon sticks Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Avoid artificial
For the Cocktail
  • ice Ice Essential for serving
  • 2 ounces vodka Primary spirit
  • 1 ounce Kahlúa (or Coffee Liqueur) Any coffee liqueur will do
  • 1 ounce gingerbread syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1 ounce heavy cream Substitute with dairy-free options if needed
For the Garnish (Optional)
  • to taste cinnamon and sugar mixture For rimming glass
  • 1 piece mini gingerbread cookie For garnish
  • to taste ground cinnamon or nutmeg Additional garnish option

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • rocks glass
  • bar spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of filtered water, 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup, 1/4 cup of molasses, 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, then let it cool and strain.
  2. For an optional festive touch, drip a little gingerbread syrup along the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Set the prepared glass aside.
  3. Fill the rimmed glass with ice cubes, then pour in 2 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of Kahlúa over the ice. Follow with 1 ounce of gingerbread syrup. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Slowly pour 1 ounce of heavy cream over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg and a mini gingerbread cookie. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store gingerbread syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freeze syrup in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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