Gingerbread Martini

This Gingerbread Martini is a creamy, spiced holiday cocktail that perfectly combines sweet and spicy. Serve this decadent festive drink for Christmas at parties or when you want a special treat.

Have yourself a delicious Christmas cocktail this holiday season. If you enjoy gingerbread cookies, you’ll adore this simple gingerbread martini recipe. It’s one of my all-time favorite Christmas cocktails!

Though I enjoy my Christmas mocktails, sometimes you need a festive cocktail after a long holiday shopping. Let’s face it. There is a ton of prep work to go into getting ready for Christmas, from the cleaning, baking, and decorating—it feels never-ending. This creamy cocktail hits the spot!

Serve at your next holiday party and get your guests raving about how yummy it is. The gingerbread flavor captures the holiday spirit to perfection.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The perfect holiday cocktail recipe for holiday parties
• You can give each glass a festive touch with optional garnishes
• Easy to make in minutes
• An after-dinner cocktail that tastes like dessert

Ingredients

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• Ice cubes
• Bailey’s Irish Cream
• Vodka
• Heavy cream
• Gingerbread syrup

How to Make a Gingerbread Martini

• Step One: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• Step Two: Pour in the Bailey’s, vodka, heavy cream and gingerbread syrup.
• Step Three: Shake for 30 seconds, then strain into a chilled martini glass.

What to Serve with It

• Gingerbread Dip
• Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
• Cinnamon Rolls with Gingerbread Cream Cheese Frosting

Variations and Substitutions

• I prefer Bailey’s Irish Cream. However, if you have another Irish cream liqueur, use it instead.
• Use half and half or milk in place of the heavy cream.
• Make it dairy-free by using Almond Bailey’s and plant-based milk.
• If you can’t get enough gingerbread flavor, add more gingerbread syrup. One tablespoon is a great amount, but you may like it more pronounced. 
• Try vanilla vodka instead of regular vodka.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• For best results, serve in a chilled martini glass. Place the glasses in the freezer for 30 minutes before you make the cocktails.
• Shake the ingredients over ice for at least 30 seconds before straining them into your chilled glass.

Storage Instructions

I highly recommend you make this cocktail when ready to enjoy it. It’s not something you’ll want to store for a longer time. Fresh is best!

Rim and Garnish Ideas

Rim Ideas

Rim the glass in gingerbread syrup and add any of these options.

• Crushed gingerbread cookies
• Brown sugar
• Graham cracker crumbs
• Holiday sprinkles

Garnish Ideas

• Gingerbread cookie
• Cinnamon stick
• Whipped cream
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• Caramel sauce

Where Do I Buy Gingerbread Syrup?

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• Amazon! I like the Monin brand, but Torani Gingerbread Syrup is also a great option.
• Walmart also carries it, but I believe you have to order online. 

What If I Can’t Find Gingerbread Syrup?

No worries! You can easily make your own at home. It’s typically made with brown sugar, molasses, and spices. Check out these two options from fellow bloggers: Super Golden Bakes and Happy Foods Tube.

Christmas Drinks

• Homemade Eggnog
• Spiced Cranberry Punch
• Christmas Punch
• Cranberry Mint Mocktail
• Gingerbread Latte
• Holiday Sangria
• Grinch Mint Cocktail
• Boozy Peppermint Mocha

Try my homemade Irish Cream and Passionate Sangria.

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