Gingerbread Martini Recipe

Ingredients

Gingerbread Simple Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh ginger (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
• 0.67 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 0.33 cup unsulphured molasses (not the blackstrap variety)
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Gingerbread Martini

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce gingerbread simple syrup
• 1 ounce orange liqueur
• 0.5 ounce heavy cream
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• ice
• ground cinnamon (for garnish, optional)
• white sugar (for garnish, optional)
• orange slice (slit in the middle, for garnish, optional)
• cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Gingerbread Simple Syrup

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, fresh ginger, brown sugar, molasses, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until combined.
3. Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5. Transfer to a heat-proof storage container and let cool completely.

Gingerbread Martini

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, gingerbread simple syrup, orange liqueur, and heavy cream to the shaker.
3. Add 2-3 dashes of orange bitters.
4. Shake well until chilled.
5. Strain into a martini glass.
6. Optional: rim the glass with cinnamon sugar mixture and garnish with an orange slice or cinnamon stick.

Notes

• The gingerbread simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• For a less creamy version, reduce the heavy cream to ¼ ounce.
• The cocktail can also be served over ice in a rocks glass for a slightly different presentation.