Gingerbread Espresso Martini

Make a Gingerbread Espresso Martini with bold espresso, smooth vodka, and spiced gingerbread syrup for a cocktail that's full of holiday cheer.

This Gingerbread Espresso Martini is a simple twist on the classic.  If you want a cocktail that feels seasonal but still tastes like an espresso martini, this one hits the mark.

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What You’ll Need

For the Gingerbread Sugar Rim

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

•  homemade gingerbread syrup or simple syrup

For the Cocktail

• 4 oz vodka 
• 4 oz Kahlua
• 8 oz brewed espresso, cooled 
• 1/4 cup homemade gingerbread syrup

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How to Make It

Prep the Rim:
Combine the sugar ingredients well and place in a shallow dish. Dip the rims of your glasses into gingerbread syrup, then into the spiced sugar. Chill them while you mix the drinks.

Make the Cocktail:
Fill a shaker with ice. Add vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and gingerbread syrup. Shake until foamy and condensation forms outside of the shaker. Strain into the chilled glasses and top with a gingerbread cookie, if desired.

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Tips & Tricks

• No espresso machine? A quality instant espresso works well. I like Nescafé Blond.

• Homemade or store-bought? Homemade gingerbread syrup gives the freshest taste, but store-bought works if you want a shortcut.

• Want perfect foam? Tilt the glass slightly when straining.

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Want More Holiday Drinks?

If you loved this Gingerbread Espresso Martini, you might also enjoy our Peppermint Mocha White Russians or Eggnog Mudslides. 

 

Gingerbread Espresso Martinis

Yield: 2

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

For the Gingerbread Sugar Rim

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• homemade gingerbread syrup or simple syrup

For the Cocktail

• 4 oz vodka
• 4 oz Kahlua
• 8 oz brewed espresso, cooled
• 1/4 cup homemade gingerbread syrup

Instructions

Prep the Glass:

1. Combine the sugar ingredients well and place in a shallow dish. Add gingerbread syrup to another shallow dish. Dip the rims of your glasses into gingerbread syrup, then into the spiced sugar. Chill them while you mix the drinks.

Make the Cocktail:

1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and gingerbread syrup. Shake until foamy and condensation forms outside of the shaker. Strain into the chilled glasses.

Recommended Products

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