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A creamy gingerbread cocktail being poured into a chilled glass, showing the rich texture of this festive Christmas drink.

Gingerbread Cocktail: The Perfect Holiday Drink

Capture the festive spirit with this creamy Gingerbread Cocktail. A perfect blend of vodka, Irish cream, and homemade gingerbread syrup, this easy recipe creates a delicious holiday drink that's perfect for any Christmas celebration. Ready in just 5 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Irish Cream Liqueur
  • 1 oz Gingerbread Syrup Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 oz Milk or Half-and-Half
  • Ice For shaking
  • Ground Nutmeg and Cinnamon Stick For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker
  • 1 Cocktail Glass Chilled

Method
 

  1. Place your cocktail glass in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, Irish cream liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and milk or half-and-half.
  3. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is ice cold.
  4. Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg and a cinnamon stick before serving.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, rim the glass with crushed gingerbread cookies before pouring.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less gingerbread syrup to your taste.
For a richer cocktail, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.