Description
Festive holiday spirits meet classic cocktail charm in this Gingerbread White Russian, blending rich vodka, smooth coffee liqueur, and warm gingerbread syrup. Creamy, spiced, and irresistibly delicious, you’ll want to savor this seasonal twist on a beloved drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) vodka
- 2 ounces (56 grams) Kahlua
- 2 ounces (56 grams) heavy cream
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Garnish and Additional:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare a rimming station by mixing granulated sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.
- Moisten the edges of two lowball glasses with water, then carefully twist the rims into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating an evenly coated rim.
- Load a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, then pour in vodka, Kahlua, honey, molasses, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
- Vigorously shake the cocktail mixture for 10-15 seconds to thoroughly blend and chill the ingredients.
- Fill the prepared glasses with crushed ice, ensuring an even distribution.
- Strain the spiced cocktail into the glasses, filling them approximately three-quarters full.
- Gently cascade heavy cream over the cocktail surface, allowing it to create a layered effect.
- Use a bar spoon to lightly swirl the cream, creating a marbled appearance and slightly integrating the flavors.
- Dust the top of each cocktail with an additional pinch of ground cinnamon for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Prep the glasses ahead of time to create a festive and inviting presentation that elevates the entire drinking experience.
- Adjust the honey and molasses quantities to control the sweetness level, making it perfect for different taste preferences.
- Use fresh ground spices instead of pre-ground for a more intense and vibrant gingerbread flavor profile that truly stands out.
- Consider making a non-alcoholic version by substituting vodka and Kahlua with ginger ale and coffee syrup for a family-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg