Gingerbread Martini
A creamy, spiced holiday cocktail made with vanilla vodka, dairy-free caramel Baileys, and Kahlua. Rimmed with gingerbread syrup and brown sugar spice, topped with dairy-free whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1.5 oz dairy-free caramel Baileys
- 1 oz Kahlua
- Ice for shaking
- Dairy-free whipped cream for topping
- Pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish
- Gingerbread syrup for coating the rim
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional
- Crushed gingersnap cookies instead of brown sugar mixture
- Mini gingerbread man cookie for garnish
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow dish and stir together. Set aside. If using crushed gingersnaps, place them on a small plate instead.
- Pour a small amount of gingerbread syrup onto a separate small plate. Dip the rim of a martini glass into the syrup, rotating slowly to coat the entire rim evenly.
- Immediately dip the syrup-coated rim into the brown sugar mixture or crushed gingersnaps. Rotate gently to coat fully. Set the glass upright and let it rest for one to two minutes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vanilla vodka, dairy-free caramel Baileys, and Kahlua.
- Shake firmly for 15 to 20 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass, pouring down the center to avoid disturbing the rim.
- Top with dairy-free whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon. Garnish with a mini gingerbread man if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use dairy-free caramel Baileys and dairy-free whipped cream to keep this cocktail completely dairy-free.
Check gingersnap cookie labels if using the cookie rim variation, as some brands contain oats, barley, or dairy.
To batch for a party, multiply ingredients and combine in a pitcher. Refrigerate without ice. Shake individual portions over ice before serving.
Gingerbread syrup can be store-bought (Torani or DaVinci work well) or homemade with simple syrup, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a touch of molasses.
For a stronger drink, increase vanilla vodka to 2.5 oz. For a creamier drink, reduce vodka slightly and increase Baileys by 0.5 oz.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.4mg
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