Gingerbread Martini
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4.7
Gingerbread Martini
Description
This cocktail mixes vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, and coffee liqueur with gingerbread syrup and a scoop of softened vanilla ice cream. The ice cream provides a luscious texture and a creamy body that complements the spicy notes of gingerbread syrup. Shaking the ingredients with ice produces a chilled, smooth consistency.
The coffee liqueur adds depth and a subtle bitterness that counters the sweetness from the gingerbread syrup and Baileys. The whipped cream topping is optional but enhances the presentation and creaminess further.
This martini works as a holiday or dessert cocktail and can be customized by substituting the ice cream with heavy cream or using vanilla vodka instead of plain vodka. Store-bought gingerbread syrup is acceptable, though homemade syrup allows control over flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur Kahlua brand
- 1/2 ounce gingerbread syrup
- 1/2 vanilla ice cream softened, scoop
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients with ice in a shaker.
- Shake until smooth and pour into chilled glass.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Softened vanilla ice cream boosts creaminess; substitute heavy cream if unavailable.
- Baileys Irish Cream can be replaced with any similar Irish cream liqueur.
- Using homemade gingerbread syrup allows control over sweetness and spice levels.
- Vanilla vodka is an alternative to regular vodka for added flavor complexity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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