Gingerbread White Russian (Printable Version)

A festive spiced drink featuring gingerbread syrup, vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream for a smooth layered taste.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Gingerbread Syrup

01 - 315 ml water
02 - 120 ml honey or maple syrup
03 - 30 ml molasses
04 - 5 cm fresh ginger, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cinnamon sticks
06 - 5 ml pure vanilla extract

→ Gingerbread White Russian

07 - Ice cubes
08 - 60 ml vodka
09 - 30 ml Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur
10 - 30 ml gingerbread syrup (adjust to taste)
11 - 30-60 ml heavy cream

→ Optional Garnish

12 - Cinnamon and sugar mixture for glass rim
13 - Mini gingerbread cookies
14 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, honey, molasses, sliced ginger, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until honey dissolves. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool completely, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
02 - Pour a small amount of gingerbread syrup on a plate and cinnamon-sugar mixture on another. Dip glass rim first in syrup then in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
03 - Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, and gingerbread syrup. Stir gently to combine.
04 - Slowly pour heavy cream over the back of a spoon to float it atop the drink, creating layers.
05 - Dust with ground cinnamon or nutmeg and garnish with a mini gingerbread cookie. Stir before drinking.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Chill the rocks glass before assembling for an enhanced experience.