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Gingerbread Martini

12/08/2014 by Judy 6 Comments

It’s Day 4 of my 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails series.  Today I’m getting in the holiday spirit with this very holiday-like Gingerbread Martini!

Gingerbread MartiniThe gingerbread flavor for this cocktail comes from a delicious homemade syrup made with brown sugar, molasses and warm fall spices. It’s just as easy to make this syrup as a typical simple syrup so don’t be shy about giving it a try.  It’s really tasty.  You can even use this syrup in your coffee in the morning.  And, although I haven’t tried it, I’m thinking it might be good as a pancake syrup too!

Gingerbread Syrup IngredientsClub soda is added to lighten up the heaviness of this drink so I think it’s pretty important.  I tried it first with some ginger beer, but the ginger was just too overpowering.  Club soda works perfectly. Now, if you like your gingerbread with dollop of whipped cream, you might enjoy adding a splash of cream to your drink.  I liked it with a splash of half & half, but that should be no surprise since I like so many of these flavored martini drinks with half & half.  Sorry I didn’t get a picture of it with the half & half…I added it to the Gingerbread Martini after taking the pictures and didn’t reshoot.  It pretty much looks just like all the other creamy dark drinks you’ll find on this blog.

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Gingerbread Martini
 
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This makes one big drink so if you have small martini glasses, you may get two drinks out of this recipe. You'll have plenty of syrup for several drinks...or your coffee or pancakes!
Serves: 1-2 depending on size of martini glass
Ingredients
  • 2 shots vodka
  • 1 shot gingerbread syrup
  • 2 shots club soda
  • Crushed gingersnap cookies to rim the glass
  • Opt: splash of half & half or cream, if desired
For the Gingerbread Syrup
  • 1 C. dark brown sugar
  • 1 C. water
  • 1 Tbls. molassas
  • 1½ tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. cloves
Instructions
First make the Gingerbread Syrup:
  1. In saucepan, combine sugar, water and spices. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, reduce heat and simmer a few minutes. Set aside and let cool. (Shake syrup prior to using)
Make the Martini
  1. If desired, wet rim of martini glass with a slice of lemon or water and dip in cookie crumbs, set aside.
  2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, gingerbread syrup and club soda. Shake and strain into martini glass.
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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    12/09/2014 at 04:25

    You definitely can consider I will be making this gingerbread martini for the upcoming Christmas.. it looks incredibly flavoursome, festive and of course delicious!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      12/09/2014 at 13:20

      Thanks Thalia! Yes, it’s one of those drinks that will definitely remind you of Christmas.

      Reply
  2. Linda @ Veganosity says

    12/09/2014 at 09:40

    You’ve done it again Judy! You’re converting a non-martini drinker into a martini lover!!! Dangerous, but fun. 🙂

    Reply
    • Judy says

      12/09/2014 at 13:23

      I guess we really shouldn’t call these drinks “martinis”, but since they’re in a martini glass I do! I’m not one for a real big girl martini…too strong, but I do like to experiment with all the what I call “girly drinks” 🙂

      Reply
  3. Claudia @ Homemade with love says

    12/09/2014 at 13:11

    Wow first time on your blog and I love it. What a creative idea of a gingerbread martini! Your claim is exactly how I think.. cook something, drink something, eat something 🙂

    Reply
    • Judy says

      12/09/2014 at 13:23

      Thanks Claudia…I’m glad to have you stop by!

      Reply

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