Gingerbread White Russian
A festive twist on the classic White Russian, featuring warm gingerbread spices and creamy coffee liqueur. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
- 1 ounce gingerbread syrup
- 1 ounce heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- Ground cinnamon and nutmeg (to taste)
- Crushed gingerbread cookies (for rimming the glass)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: whipped cream, sprinkle of cinnamon, mini gingerbread cookie
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Rim your rocks glass by dipping the rim in water or gingerbread syrup, then coat it in crushed gingerbread cookies.
- Add ice: Fill the glass about halfway with ice cubes.
- Mix the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker or directly in the glass, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and gingerbread syrup. Shake or stir until well combined.
- Add the cream: Slowly pour heavy cream over the top. For a layered look, use the back of a spoon to gently drizzle the cream onto the drink.
- Garnish and serve: Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a mini gingerbread cookie. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Chill your ingredients for a refreshing temperature.’, ‘Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of gingerbread syrup.’, ‘Layer the cream slowly for a beautiful presentation.’, ‘Experiment with spices like ground cloves or cardamom for a unique twist.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Gingerbread White Russian, holiday cocktail, festive drink, easy cocktail, creamy drink, gingerbread spices