Gingerbread White Russian
Get ready to celebrate the season with our delightful gingerbread white russian! This festive drink combines the cozy flavors of homemade gingerbread syrup, zesty lemon juice, and creamy goodness for a cocktail that truly captures the essence of holiday cheer. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a quiet winter evening, this creamy beverage brings a sweet twist to the classic white russian, ensuring every sip warms your heart. Plus, it’s simple to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Garnish with mini gingerbread cookies for an eye-catching presentation and enjoy this comforting treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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 ounce brewed coffee (in place of coffee liqueur)
- 1 ounce gingerbread syrup
- 1–2 ounces heavy cream
Instructions
- To prepare the gingerbread syrup, combine water, honey (or maple syrup), molasses, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes. Cool and strain.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix lemon juice, brewed coffee, gingerbread syrup, and heavy cream. Shake well until chilled.
- Rim your serving glass with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Pour the cocktail over ice in the prepared glass and garnish with mini gingerbread cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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