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    Gingerbread Martini

    Published: Oct 15, 2020 · Modified: Oct 27, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    A Gingerbread Martini is a fun and festive cocktail for the Holidays. It's sweet, spicy, decadent, and perfect for a Christmas Party or Holiday Celebration.

    gingerbread cocktail and a cupcake
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    This Gingerbread Martini has homemade gingerbread syrup which is AMAZING. The syrup recipe is included and since you will have some extra syrup, I put some ideas for how to use it up below. If you want some of the cupcakes in the picture, take a look at this recipe: Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting!

    How to Make a Gingerbread Martini

    1. Prepare your martini glass with crushed gingerbread cookies around the rim using honey, simple syrup, or water to help it stick to the glass.
    2. Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until nice and cold.
    3. Strain the liquid into the prepared glass. Add candied ginger or a gingerbread cookie for garnish and grate fresh nutmeg on top.
    gingerbread martini with a gingerbread cookie coated rim in a martini glass
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    How to Garnish and Decorate this Cocktail

    • Crush up gingerbread cookies in a plastic bag. You can use a heavy rolling pin, a mallet, or anything heavy to break up the cookies.
    • To get the cookies to stick to the rim, use honey, simple syrup, or water. Place the crushed cookies on a plate or shallow dish and dip the rim into the cookies.
    • Add colored sprinkles for even more pizzaz and holiday fun!
    • I love a gingerbread cookie or a piece of candied ginger as a garnish. You can buy candied ginger at most grocery stores or you can make your own!
    • To great the fresh nutmeg, I love to use this tool shown below. It's small, cute, inexpensive, and has a little pocket on top to store your nutmeg seed! If you don't have one you can use a Microplane instead.

    What Alcohol to Use for a Gingerbread Martini

    • Vodka: vodka is the perfect base alcohol for this drink because it mixes well with others. It's clear and has a clean taste that works with sweet and spicy flavors so it's perfect for gingerbread.
    • Kahlua: this coffee liqueur has rum, sugar, and coffee which is the perfect blend of flavors to add depth to this cocktail.
    • Tuaca: Tuaca is a yummy liqueur with a spicy and citrusy blend that gives drinks more depth and warmth, perfect for cold weather. If you can't find Tuaca, some alternatives are Licor 43, Gran Gala, Grand Marnier, Vanilla Vodka, or Crème de Vanille.

    How to Make Gingerbread Syrup

    1. Combine the water, honey, molasses, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat stirring constantly. Continue to boil and stir for 3 minutes.
    2. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
    3. Allow the mixture to cool completely and then strain out the solids before transferring to a glass container that seals.
    bottle of homemade gingerbread syrup

    Other Uses for Homemade Gingerbread Syrup

    • Add it to your coffee or latte in the morning
    • Put it in your tea instead of sugar
    • Pour it over pancakes or waffles
    • Drizzle over ice cream
    • Put it on your morning oatmeal

    How to Quickly make Whipped Cream

    Hand Mixer: Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes. Once chilled, remove the bowl and add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoon confectioners powdered sugar. Beat on medium speed until the cream starts to thicken and then increase the speed to high. Continue to mix until nice and thick. Check for sweetness and add more powdered sugar if desired. Store covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.

    gingerbread martini

    Gingerbread Martini

    A sweet and decadent cocktail perfect for the holidays made with homemade gingerbread syrup.
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • measuring jigger
    • martini or cocktail glass
    • saucepan
    • fine-mesh strainer
    • sealable bottle or container for gingerbread syrup

    Ingredients

    Gingerbread Martini

    • 2 ounces vodka
    • 1 ounces Tuaca Liqueur
    • 1 ounces Kahlua Liqueur
    • 1 ounces gingerbread syrup (see recipe below)
    • 2 tablespoon fresh whipped cream (or store-bought)

    Cocktail Garnishes

    • gingerbread cookie or candied ginger for garnish
    • crushed gingerbread cookies for glass rim
    • colored sprinkles for rim
    • fresh grated nutmeg for garnish

    Gingerbread Syrup

    • 1⅓ cup water
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 3 tablespoon molasses
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Gingerbread Martini

    • Prepare the glass with crushed gingerbread cookies around the rim using honey, simple syrup, or water to help it stick to the glass.
    • Add all of the cocktail ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well.
      whipped cream and alcohol in cocktail shaker
    • Strain the liquid into the prepared glass. Add the candied ginger for garnish and grate fresh nutmeg on top. Cheers!

    Gingerbread Syrup

    • Combine water, honey, molasses, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan on the stove. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat stirring constantly. Continue to boil and stir for about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla.
      gingerbread syrup on stovetop
    • Allow the mixture to cool completely and then strain out the solids before transferring to a glass container that seals. The syrup will last for 2-3 weeks in the fridge.
      straining solids from homemade gingerbread syrup

    Notes

    • I like to grate frozen ginger in most of my cooking. It's so quick and easy and you don't have to worry about peeling it or anything. I always have frozen ginger root in my freezer and when a recipe calls for ginger, it's right there ready to go! 
    • Fresh whipped cream is so delicious and easy to make. Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to a bowl and whisk on medium speed with a hand mixer. After the cream starts to thicken, add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ cup confectioners powdered sugar. Continue to mix until nice and thick. Store covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    holiday gingerbread martini in a martini glass
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    Comments

    1. Kasy Allen says

      October 19, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is a fantastic holiday drink recipe - yummo!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 19, 2020 at 7:19 pm

        Thanks, Kasy! I hope you get a chance to make it this holiday season.

        Reply
    2. Debra says

      October 19, 2020 at 12:39 am

      5 stars
      Loved this...totally adding to the Thanksgiving menu.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 19, 2020 at 2:34 am

        I'm so glad to hear it, Debra!

        Reply
    3. kerri says

      October 18, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      oh man. this gingerbread martini is going to make the perfect addition to our holiday drink menu!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 19, 2020 at 2:34 am

        It's the perfect addition to any holiday celebration, thanks, Kerri!

        Reply
    4. Chef Dennis says

      October 18, 2020 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect drink for the fall season! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 19, 2020 at 2:33 am

        Thanks, Dennis, you are going to love this one!

        Reply
    5. Magali says

      October 18, 2020 at 4:01 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. michele says

      October 18, 2020 at 1:46 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for the holidays!

      Reply
    7. Amy says

      October 17, 2020 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      There's such a thing as gingerbread syrup??? Where have I been? This sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 17, 2020 at 2:26 am

        There is! I promise you, Amy, you are going to love it!!

        Reply
    8. Audrey says

      October 17, 2020 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for the holidays!!

      Reply
    9. Alexandra says

      October 16, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      The very best festive drink - I love it! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 16, 2020 at 10:12 pm

        Cheers!!

        Reply
    10. Sue says

      October 16, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      Love this gingerbread martini - this will be on my Christmas menu for sure!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 16, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        It's the perfect cocktail for the holidays!

        Reply
    11. Laura says

      October 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for fall. Loved it.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 16, 2020 at 3:05 pm

        Thanks, Laura, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply

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