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Gingerbread Martini

Gingerbread Martini: Your Perfect Holiday Sip of Joy

Discover the perfect holiday cocktail with this delightful Gingerbread Martini, combining creamy textures and spicy gingerbread notes for a festive sip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 martinis
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 ounces Gingerbread-flavored vodka Try gingerbread syrup for a non-alcoholic version.
  • 1 ounce Half and Half or Cream Substitute with coconut or almond milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 ounce Irish Cream Liqueur
  • 1 ounce Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 pinch Ground Ginger Adjust to taste for personal preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon For extra flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Whipped Cream Use dairy-free whipped cream for a non-dairy choice.
  • 1 tablespoon White Chocolate For rimming the glasses.
  • 2 tablespoons Crushed Gingerbread Cookies For coating the rims of the glasses.
For the Garnish
  • 1 pinch Additional Ground Cinnamon For sprinkle on top.

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Martini Glasses
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Glasses
  1. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds, stirring until smooth. Dip the rims of two martini glasses into the melted chocolate, roll in crushed gingerbread cookies, and set aside.
Mix the Ingredients
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine gingerbread vodka, half and half/cream, Irish cream liqueur, coffee liqueur, and a pinch of ground ginger. Add ice and shake well.
Shake Well
  1. Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frothy and chilled.
Serve
  1. Strain cocktail into prepared glasses, filling them three-quarters full.
Garnish
  1. Top each martini with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1martiniCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cookies are finely crushed and add the whipped cream garnish just before serving for the best presentation. Non-alcoholic adjustments can be made using gingerbread syrup.

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