Servings: 1
Equipment
- Small plate for the cinnamon sugar rim
- Bar Spoon for stirring
- Small saucepan for simple syrup
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce gingerbread simple syrup
- 2 ounces heavy cream
- Gingerbread cookie for garnish (optional)
- orange wedge, for rimming
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for rimming
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rimming
Gingerbread Simple Syrup:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger freshly chopped
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4-5 cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a light boil. Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Take off heat and let cool and strain into out the ginger and cinnamon sticks. Keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks.
Instructions
- On a shallow plate, mix the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. Run an orange wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Carefully add ice to the prepared glass.
- Pour in the vodka, coffee liqueur, gingerbread simple syrup, and heavy cream.
- Stir the cocktail gently to combine the flavors. Garnish with a gingerbread cookie for a festive touch and serve immediately.
Notes
Pro Tips
- For a more intense gingerbread flavor, add a dash of ground ginger or nutmeg to the drink.
- Use freshly made simple syrup or a gingerbread-flavored syrup for extra holiday flair.
- Chilling the glass beforehand keeps the drink colder longer, enhancing the creamy texture.
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