This Gingerbread White Russian will make your holiday dreams come true. A simple homemade gingerbread syrup combined with classic Kahlua and vodka creates a new twist on a classic you won’t want to miss!
Gingerbread White Russian
Christmas season cocktails are perfect for sitting around the fireplace or having a holiday get together. This winter twist on a classic White Russian Cocktail is perfect. With a delicious gingerbread flavor, you are going to love this Christmas cocktail.
If White Russians are a favorite, then make sure you check out my Pumpkin White Russian and my White Russian Eggnog recipes. They are full of flavor and great for the holiday season.
Ingredients for Gingerbread Syrup
- Honey
- Molasses
- Ginger
- Cinnamon sticks
- Pure vanilla extract
Ingredients for Gingerbread White Russian
- Vodka
- Kahlua
- Gingerbread syrup
- Heavy cream
- Cinnamon sticks
- Gingerbread cookies
- Ground cinnamoin
- Granulated sugar
How to Make a Gingerbread White Russian
- You will begin by making your homemade gingerbread syrup by heating water, honey, molasses, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- Once this comes to a boil, allow it to continue cooking for 3-5 minutes, and then remove from heat to add in the vanilla extract. Set this aside to cool, and then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine the cinnamon and sugar mixture for the rim garnish.
- Dip the rim of a glass in the syrup and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Fill the glass with ice, add vodka, Kahlua, and the gingerbread syrup into a cocktail shaker and shake to combine.
- Pour into your glass, then add in the heavy cream and stir.
Can I Buy Gingerbread Syrup Instead of Making It?
Gingerbread syrup is available in stores for only a short time while you can find it online most of the year. If you would prefer to buy the gingerbread syrup instead of making it from scratch you can. Another option is to use gingerbread creamer instead of making the syrup and using heavy cream. The creamer will give you the same gingerbread flavor while adding the creaminess that the heavy cream adds.
How to Store the Gingerbread Syrup
When you make this syrup you want to store it in an airtight container. Use a mason jar or another type of container that has a lid and you can pour from. For best results, store the gingerbread syrup in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
More Christmas Cocktail Recipes
- Holiday Paloma
- Very Berry Christmas Cocktail
- Naughty Elf on the Shelf Cocktail
- Christmas Margarita
- Amaretto Eggnog Cocktail
- Naughty And Nice Cocktail
Gingerbread White Russian
Ingredients
Gingerbread Syrup:
- 1/4 Cup honey
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 Tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cocktail:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 1/2 oz Kahlua
- 2 oz gingerbread syrup
- 2 oz heavy cream
- Cinnamon sticks and gingerbread cookies for garnish
Instructions
Gingerbread Syrup:
- In a medium pot, add 1 1/3 cup water, honey, molasses, ginger and cinnamon.
- Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Let cool.
- Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Cocktail:
- Dip the rim of the glass in a small amount of the syrup and then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add the vodka, Kahlua, and gingerbread syrup to cocktail shaker.
- Shake to combine. .
- Pour into your glass.
- Add the heavy cream and stir.
- Garnish with cinnamon and gingerbread cookies.
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3 comments on “Gingerbread White Russian”
What a great app
Recipe doesnt have water listed as an ingredient in the gingerbread syrup. How much water do you use?
1 1/3 cup water