Gingerbread Martini
The Gingerbread Martini is a creamy cocktail blending vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee liqueur, and gingerbread syrup, finished with a scoop of soft vanilla ice cream and optional whipped cream. This combination yields a smooth, rich drink with warming spices typical of gingerbread and a slightly sweet coffee undertone, making it suitable for festive occasions.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% 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.