Gingerbread Cocktails
Gingerbread Martini,Gingerbread Apple Martini,Gingerbread Man-tini
Nov 23, 2008
For fans of the warm flavors of gingerbread, Hiram Walker has released a Gingerbread liqueur, making cocktails even easier. The liqueur is a seasonal offering, so it will only be available for a limited time. A non-alcoholic option for great gingerbread flavor is available from Monin, who offers a gingerbread syrup.
Gingerbread Martini
Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee. Watch for her holiday special, Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade Holiday Party, premiering Monday, December 15th 2008 at 8pm on Food Network.
- 1 oz. vanilla vodka
- 1 oz. hazelnut-flavored liqueur (recommended: Frangelico)
- 1/2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
- ice cubes
- 4 oz. ginger beer (recommended: Reed's Ginger Brew)
- dark rum
- Gingerbread man cookie (recommended: Pepperidge Farm) for garnish
Pour the vanilla vodka, hazelnut liqueur, and butterscotch schnapps into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a highball glass or any 8-ounce glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer. Pour a little dark rum over the back of a spoon and float on top of the ginger beer. Garnish with a gingerbread man cookie.
Gingerbread Apple Martini
Recipe courtesy of CocktailTimes.com
- 1 oz. vanilla vodka
- 2 oz. Canton Ginger Liqueur
- 2 1/5 oz. apple cider
- a few drops of fresh lemon juice
- orange zest
- agave syrup
Rim a chilled martini glass with agave syrup followed by spiced graham cracker crumbs. Place the vanilla vodka, ginger liqueur, apple cider, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass, pouring almost to the top. Freshly grate orange zest on top of the drink to serve.
Gingerbread Apple Crisp
This recipe is similar to the Gingerbread Apple Martini, but makes use of the deep flavor of rum.
- 1 oz. Monin gingerbread syrup
- 2 oz. Bacardi Big Apple rum
- 2 oz. apple juice
- Splash of lemon juice
Combine rum, gingerbread syrup, apple juice and lemon juice in an ice-filled shaker, and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with simply syrup and graham cracker crumbs. Serve garnished with an apple slice.
Gingerbread Man Pousse Cafe
- 1 part Kahlua coffee liqueuer
- 1 part Bailey's irish cream
- 1 part Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps
Layer the liqueurs in the order given in a shot glass or pousse cafe glass.
Gingerbread Man-tini
- 1 1/2 oz. citrus vodka
- 1 1/2 oz. Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur
- 1/2 oz. dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz. simple syrup
- lime wedge
Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with the lime wedge. Be sure to keep the wedge to use as a garnish. Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into the cocktail glass.
Gingerbread Toddy
In cold weather, a hot drink is always a plus.
- 1 part brandy
- 1 1/2 part Hiram Walker Gingerbread Liqueur
- 1 squeeze lemon
- 4 parts hot water
Preheat a mug. Pour ingredients in the order listed. Served garnished with a cinnamon stick to stir.
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