This easy Gingerbread Cocktail recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite festive cocktail! Made with a homemade gingerbread syrup and cream liqueur, this easy holiday drink is decadent and full of festive flavors.
Why you will love this easy Gingerbread Cocktail recipe
This festive drink is the perfect creamy cocktail to celebrate the holidays! It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time and made in big batches if you are entertaining a crowd.
Full of classic festive flavors, this gingerbread drink is sweet, creamy, and perfectly spiced with gingerbread spices. The easy-to-make gingerbread syrup is combined with milk and cream liqueur to create the perfect gingerbread cocktail recipe.
Another delicious holiday drink recipe to try is my Spiced Apple Cocktail!
What you will need to make creamy gingerbread cocktails
This easy holiday cocktail recipe is simple to make and is always a crowd-pleaser. The simple gingerbread spice syrup is combined with milk, ice, and cream liqueur to create the perfect creamy festive drink. To make this delicious cocktail, you will need:
FOR THE GINGERBREAD SYRUP
- Golden syrup. For some sweetness to the cocktail. The amount you add can be adjusted according to your preference.
- Ground ginger. The classic gingerbread spice.
- Ground all spice. Gives some extra spiced flavor.
- A cinnamon quill. To add a kick of cinnamon to the cocktail
- Fresh rosemary. A delicious, fresh complement to the spices.
FOR THE COCKTAIL
- Cream liqueur. I used Amarula Vanilla Spice Liqueur, but you can use any cream liqueur you prefer. Baileys or Irish Cream also works well - or the alcochol can be replaced with heavy cream to turn the drink into a yummy mocktail.
- Whole milk. For a creamy base to the cocktail.
- Ice cubes: Keeps the drink cold.
- Garnish: I like to garnish my cocktails with cinnamon quills and fresh sprigs of rosemary. This is entirely optional!
How to make a creamy gingerbread martini
This is a simple gingerbread cocktail recipe that is quick and easy to whip up during the holidays. This creamy cocktail is the perfect celebration of festive flavors and is destined to be your new favorite holiday party indulgence.
How to make gingerbread syrup:
To make the gingerbread syrup, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Allow the syrup to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the gingerbread syrup to cool to room temperature before using.
How to make the gingerbread cocktail:
To make this easy gingerbread cocktail, add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake well to combine the ingredients. Pour into martini glasses (or whichever serving glass you prefer) and garnish with fresh rosemary and cinnamon quills.
How to make a gingerbread drink non-alcoholic:
This drink recipe can easily be made into a non-alcoholic gingerbread drink. To turn this cocktail into a non-alcoholic gingerbread mocktail, simply substitute the alcohol (the cream liqueur) in the recipe for heavy cream.
By substituting the alcohol with heavy cream, you will still keep the creaminess of the gingerbread drink and the flavor won't be compromised. Substituting the alcohol in this recipe is a great way to turn it into a delicious gingerbread drink that is non-alcoholic.
What is an alcoholic beverage I can make for Christmas?
A gingerbread-flavored cocktail is a great alcoholic beverage to make for Christmas. Gingerbread is a classic Christmas flavor so enjoying it in an alcoholic beverage is a great way to enjoy festive flavors as a drink during the holidays.
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Easy Gingerbread Cocktail
This easy Gingerbread Cocktail recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite festive cocktail! Made with a homemade gingerbread syrup and cream liqueur, this easy holiday drink is decadent and full of festive flavors.
Ingredients
Gingerbread Syrup
- ¼ cup golden syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground all spice
- 1 cinnamon quill
- 1 sprig rosemary
Gingerbread Cocktail
- 6 shots cream liqueur (such as Baileys or Amarula)
- 2 shots gingerbread syrup
- ½ cup milk
- ice
- 2 cinnamon quills for serving
- 2 sprigs of rosemary for serving
Instructions
How to make gingerbread syrup:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Allow the syrup to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the gingerbread syrup to cool to room temperature before using.
How to make the gingerbread cocktail:
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake well to combine the ingredients.
- Pour into martini glasses (or whichever serving glass you prefer) and garnish with fresh rosemary and cinnamon quills.
Notes
How to make this gingerbread drink non-alcoholic:
To turn this cocktail into a non-alcoholic gingerbread mocktail, simply substitute the alcohol (the cream liqueur) in the recipe for heavy cream.
By substituting the alcohol with heavy cream, you will still keep the creaminess of the gingerbread drink and the flavor won't be compromised.
More Gingerbread recipes to try
- Soft Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Fluffy Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Layered Ginger Sponge Cake
- Gingerbread Cake with Sparkling Cranberries
This post was made in collaboration with Amarula.
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