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Gingerbread White Russian A festive gingerbread white Russian cocktail topped with whipped cream, a gingerbread cookie resting on top, cinnamon sticks garnish, creamy texture, holiday dessert drink, glass jar on wooden coaster, dark moody background, warm tones, cinematic lighting, ultra realistic food photography, high resolution, shallow depth of field

Gingerbread White Russian

A sweet, creamy, and festive drink that captures the flavors of Gingerbread White Russian for the holiday season.
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Course: Drink, Holiday Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Keyword: cocktail, gingerbread, holiday drink, white Russian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Glass For serving the drink (A classic rocks glass or short tumbler works best)
  • 1 Stirring Spoon Any long spoon will work for mixing the ingredients
  • 1 Ice Regular ice cubes, fill generously to keep the drink cold

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces ¼ cup vodka (Standard vodka for a smooth flavor)
  • 2 ounces ¼ cup coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua) (Provides a rich, coffee-based sweetness)
  • 2 ounces ¼ cup cream (heavy whipping cream, half and half, or dairy-free milk) (Choose based on preference, dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons homemade gingerbread simple syrup Sweet syrup with gingerbread flavor
  • Toppings Optional:
  • Whipped cream For a creamy, fluffy topping
  • Gingersnap cookies For garnish, adds extra spice and crunch
  • Cinnamon powder or ground nutmeg Use Ceylon cinnamon for a softer flavor (Spicy, aromatic dusting)
  • Cinnamon sticks For an elegant, festive touch

Instructions

  • Fill a short cocktail glass with ice.
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  • Pour in the vodka, coffee liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and cream.
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  • Stir well to blend the layers evenly.
  • Garnish with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, crushed gingersnap cookies, a whole gingersnap or gingerbread man cookie, and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
    A festive gingerbread white Russian cocktail topped with whipped cream, a gingerbread cookie resting on top, cinnamon sticks garnish, creamy texture, holiday dessert drink, glass jar on wooden coaster, dark moody background, warm tones, cinematic lighting, ultra realistic food photography, high resolution, shallow depth of field

Notes

Perfect for any holiday celebration, this cozy cocktail brings the warmth of gingerbread into your glass. It's easy to make, creamy, and sure to be a crowd favorite!

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 300kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) | Sodium: 35mg (2%) | Potassium: 120mg (3%) | Sugar: 21g (23%) | Vitamin A: 120IU (2%) | Calcium: 50mg (5%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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