Gingerbread White Russian
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Gingerbread White Russian
Description
The Gingerbread White Russian is prepared by first making a spiced gingerbread syrup from honey, molasses, minced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla. The syrup is boiled to infuse the spices, cooled, and stored chilled. For the cocktail, the rim of the glass is dipped in syrup and then a cinnamon sugar mixture to add a sweet, spicy edge to each sip.
Ice fills the glass before mixing vodka, Kahlúa, and the gingerbread syrup in a shaker, which is then poured into the glass. Heavy cream is added last and stirred gently to create a rich and smooth texture that contrasts the warm spices. The cocktail is garnished with cinnamon sticks and gingerbread cookies to complement its flavors and festive presentation.
This drink balances the creamy, coffee-flavored liqueur with the dark, robust sweetness of molasses and honey spiced by fresh ginger and cinnamon. It’s fitting for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings, providing a unique twist on the classic White Russian.
Ingredients
Gingerbread Syrup:
- 1/4 Cup honey
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 Tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Cocktail:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 1/2 oz Kahlúa
- 2 oz gingerbread syrup
- 2 oz heavy cream
- cinnamon sticks for garnish
- gingerbread cookies for garnish
Rim garnish:
- 1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon ground
- 2 Tablespoons sugar granulated
Instructions
Gingerbread Syrup:
- In a medium pot, add 1 1/3 cup water, honey, molasses, ginger and cinnamon.
- Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Let cool.
- Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Cocktail:
- Dip the rim of the glass in a small amount of the syrup and then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, Kahlua, and gingerbread syrup to cocktail shaker.
- Shake to combine. .
- Pour into your glass.
- Add the heavy cream and stir.
- Garnish with cinnamon and gingerbread cookies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 894 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 894kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 132g | 44% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 124g | 248% |
| Vitamin A | 833IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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