Perfect Gingerbread Martini Recipe for Holiday Parties
A festive cocktail bursting with gingerbread spices, creamy texture, and holiday cheer, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka (plain or vanilla)
- 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup
- Splash of heavy cream
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- Ground nutmeg (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: crushed gingerbread cookies or a cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prep your glass by rimming it with crushed gingerbread cookies or a mix of cinnamon and sugar. Lightly moisten the rim with water or syrup, then dip it into the garnish.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, gingerbread syrup, and heavy cream.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the mixture is well combined and icy cold.
- Using a strainer, pour the martini into the prepared glass, leaving the ice behind.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg on top. Add a cinnamon stick or a small gingerbread cookie to the rim for garnish.
Notes
[‘Chill your martini glass in the freezer before serving to keep the drink cold longer.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by using plain vodka instead of vanilla vodka or reducing the gingerbread syrup.’, ‘Use gingerbread syrup for rimming the glass for extra flavor.’, ‘Make homemade gingerbread syrup by simmering molasses, brown sugar, gingerbread spices, and water until thickened.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Gingerbread Martini, Holiday Cocktail, Festive Drink, Gingerbread Recipe, Martini Recipe