Best 4 The Best Holiday Gingerbread Martini Recipes

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Deck the halls with a festive gingerbread martini! This classic cocktail gets a holiday makeover with the addition of gingerbread syrup, spices, and a graham cracker rim. Served chilled and garnished with a candy cane, this delightful drink is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a cocktail that will impress your friends and family. So grab your shaker and let's get started!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD MARTINI



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     beverage

Time 40m

Yield 4 cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys
4 ounces vodka, such as Kettle One
2 ounces coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
2 ounces Gingerbread Syrup, recipe follows
2 scoops vanilla ice cream, softened
Whipped cream, for topping
Small handful gingerbread cookies, crushed
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
5 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, cut into rounds

Steps:

  • Combine the Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, Gingerbread Syrup and ice cream in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Pour into four chilled martini glasses. Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of gingerbread cookie crumbs.
  • Add the sugar, water, cloves, cinnamon and ginger to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using, about 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

GINGERBREAD MARTINI



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 shot vanilla vodka
1 shot hazelnut-flavored liqueur (recommended: Frangelico)
1/2 shot butterscotch schnapps
Ice cubes
4 ounces ginger beer (recommended: Reed's Ginger Brew)
Float dark rum
Gingerbread man cookie (recommended: Pepperidge Farm), for garnish

Steps:

  • Pour first 3 ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into high ball 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.

THE BEST HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD MARTINI



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A holiday favorite that is requested time and time again. Festive and delicious, and so easy to make. Enjoy!

Provided by robertdeblois

Categories     Vodka Drinks

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces Irish cream liqueur
2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
2 fluid ounces cinnamon schnapps
2 fluid ounces butterscotch schnapps
½ cup crushed ice, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour Irish cream liqueur, vanilla-flavored vodka, cinnamon schnapps, and butterscotch schnapps into a cocktail shaker; add ice. Cover shaker, shake, and strain drink into a martini glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

THE BEST HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD MARTINI



The Best Holiday Gingerbread Martini image

A holiday favorite that is requested time and time again. Festive and delicious, and so easy to make. Enjoy!

Provided by robertdeblois

Categories     Vodka Drinks

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces Irish cream liqueur
2 fluid ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
2 fluid ounces cinnamon schnapps
2 fluid ounces butterscotch schnapps
½ cup crushed ice, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour Irish cream liqueur, vanilla-flavored vodka, cinnamon schnapps, and butterscotch schnapps into a cocktail shaker; add ice. Cover shaker, shake, and strain drink into a martini glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ginger root. Peel and grate it yourself, or find it pre-packaged in the produce section of your grocery store.
  • If you don't have access to fresh ginger, you can use ground ginger instead. However, be sure to use half the amount, as ground ginger is more concentrated.
  • Use a good quality gingerbread syrup. You can find it online or at specialty food stores. If you can't find gingerbread syrup, you can make your own by simmering grated ginger, sugar, and water together.
  • If you don't have gingerbread syrup, you can use a combination of molasses and brown sugar. This will give your martini a similar flavor profile.
  • Garnish your martini with a gingerbread cookie or a sprinkle of ground ginger. This will add a festive touch to your drink.

Conclusion:

The Gingerbread Martini is a delicious and festive cocktail that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like your martinis sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, you are sure to find a Gingerbread Martini recipe that you will love.

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