Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail
This Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail is so cute, delicious, and perfect for the holiday season. It is one of our favorite holiday cocktail options this time of year. It is full of delicious gingerbread flavor, and the Kahlua and half and half make this creamy cocktail delicious.
Whip a few of these up for your holiday parties this year, or just because- it is the perfect holiday drink for cuddling up and watching Christmas movies!
Ingredients-
- 1-2 oz gingerbread simple syrup
- 1 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. half and half
- ½ oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
- Ice
- Gingerbread or other Christmas themed sprinkles
- Vanilla frosting
Directions-
Step 1: Add 2-3 tbsp. of sprinkles to a shallow saucer. Use a butter knife to add a thin layer of frosting to the rim of your glass, about ¼ inch thick. Dip the frosting rim into the sprinkles.
Step 2: Fill your glass halfway with ice.
Step 3: Add 1 oz. vodka, 2 oz. half and half, ½ oz. Kahlua, and finish with 1-2 oz. gingerbread simple syrup.
Step 4: Give the drink a gentle stir.
How to Make Homemade Gingerbread Syrup-
Gingerbread Simple Syrup Ingredients-
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp. Molasses
- 1 tsp. Ground ginger
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
Directions-
In a medium sauce pan, add water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, whisking together until it becomes steamy and sugar dissolves. Add molasses, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Continue whisking 2-3 minutes more until ingredients are combined and everything is dissolved together. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
We just love the ginger and molasses flavors in this syrup. It is also great added to coffee, a festive cocktail, or other delicious holiday treats.
This Gingerbread cookie cocktail recipe makes a delicious Christmas cocktail that your family and friends will love. It is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Serve this up at your next holiday party, and if you need to print the recipe, just use the recipe card below!
More Christmas Cocktails
Christmas Cranberry Margaritas
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Baileys Hot Chocolate
Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail
A delicious gingerbread cookie cocktail made with homemade gingerbread syrup!
Ingredients
- 1-2 oz. gingerbread simple syrup (see post for recipe)
- 1 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. half and half
- ½ oz. Kahlua
- Ice
- Gingerbread or other Christmas themed sprinkles
- Vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Add 2-3 tbsp. Of sprinkles to a shallow saucer. Use a butter knife to add a thin layer of frosting to the rim of your glass, about ¼ inch thick. Dip the frosting rim into the sprinkles.
- Fill your glass halfway with ice.
- Add 1 oz. vodka, 2 oz. half and half, ½ oz. Kahlua, and finish with 1-2 oz. gingerbread simple syrup.
- Give the drink a gentle stir.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
