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Ginger Snap Cocktail Recipe

Ginger Snap Cocktail Recipe
The Ginger Snap Cocktail is a quick, cozy drink with a spicy kick and smooth sweetness—perfect for fall evenings or casual get-togethers. With just vanilla vodka, ginger beer, and coffee liqueur, this 3-ingredient cocktail is big on flavor and low on effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or small measuring cup
  • Strainer
  • Old-fashioned glass or short tumbler
  • Spoon or stir stick
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vanilla vodka
  • 3 oz ginger beer chilled
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur like Kahlúa or Tia Maria
  • Ice for shaking and serving
  • Optional garnish: cinnamon stick candied ginger, or a dusting of nutmeg

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add 2 oz vanilla vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 3 oz ginger beer.
  • Shake gently for about 10 seconds (or stir if your ginger beer is very fizzy).
  • Strain into a short glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with candied ginger or a cinnamon stick, if desired.
  • Sip and enjoy the sweet-spicy balance!