Description
A festive twist on the classic White Russian cocktail featuring homemade gingerbread syrup made with honey, molasses, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla, combined with vodka, Kahlua, and heavy cream for a creamy, delicious holiday treat.
Ingredients
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Gingerbread Syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cocktail
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlua
- 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) gingerbread syrup
- 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) heavy cream
- cinnamon sticks and gingerbread cookies, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the gingerbread syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, molasses, sliced fresh ginger, and cinnamon sticks. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the syrup to cool and strain out the solids before using.
- Prepare the cocktail: In a rocks glass filled with ice, add the vodka, Kahlua, and 1 to 2 ounces of the prepared gingerbread syrup depending on your sweetness preference.
- Add the cream: Slowly pour 1 to 2 ounces of heavy cream over the back of a spoon onto the cocktail so it layers on top for a visually appealing presentation.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the drink with a cinnamon stick and a gingerbread cookie on the side. Serve immediately and enjoy your holiday-inspired White Russian.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of gingerbread syrup.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based creamer.
- The syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use fresh, high-quality ginger and cinnamon sticks for the best flavor infusion.
- If you prefer a stronger ginger flavor, infuse the syrup for a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
