Gingerbread Spice Martini

This festive and indulgent cocktail is a delightful blend of creamy Irish cream liqueur, rich coffee liqueur, and warming gingerbread syrup, all brought together with a kick of vodka and a shot of espresso. It's the perfect way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your cocktail hour.

Gingerbread Spice Martini

A festive and indulgent martini with Irish cream, coffee liqueur, gingerbread syrup, vodka, and espresso.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 whole cinnamon sticks (or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)
  • 8 whole allspice berries (or 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice)
  • 6 whole cloves (or a pinch of ground clove)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces Irish cream liqueur (Bailey's)
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
  • 1 ounce gingerbread syrup
  • 2 ounces espresso coffee, cooled
  • Gingerbread cookies for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, molasses, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add cinnamon, allspice, clove, ginger, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
  4. Strain the syrup and let it cool to room temperature, then transfer to a container.
  5. In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine vodka, Irish cream, coffee liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and cooled espresso coffee.
  6. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  7. Pour into a martini glass, and garnish with gingerbread cookies if desired. Serve and enjoy!