Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ice
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) lemon juice
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) brewed coffee
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gingerbread syrup
- 1-2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Gingerbread Syrup: Combine water, honey (or maple syrup), molasses, sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stir occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain out solids after cooling.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add lemon juice, brewed coffee, and gingerbread syrup. Shake well until chilled.
- Assemble Your Drink: Rim a serving glass with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar by dipping it first in water. Fill the glass with ice, strain the cocktail mixture into it, and slowly pour in heavy cream for a layered effect. Garnish with mini gingerbread cookies and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg