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Gingerbread Bourbon Toddy Cocktail

Gingerbread Bourbon Toddy Cocktail Recipe
A warm, spiced holiday drink that blends bourbon with gingerbread syrup, honey, and cozy spices, perfect for chilly evenings.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Jigger
  • Muddler
  • Bar spoon
  • Shaker
  • Heatproof glass or mug
  • Kettle
  • Small strainer
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon or whiskey
  • 1 oz gingerbread syrup brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 orange peel or slice for garnish
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 4-5 oz hot water
  • gingerbread spices optional garnish

Instructions

  • Heat water in a kettle until just below boiling.
  • In a heatproof glass, lightly muddle the orange peel with cinnamon stick and star anise.
  • Add bourbon, gingerbread syrup, honey, lemon juice, and bitters.
  • Pour in hot water and stir gently until honey dissolves.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon to preference.
  • Top with an orange slice or sprinkle of extra spices if desired.

Notes

Choose a bourbon with caramel or vanilla notes for best pairing. Rye whiskey can add more spice. If no gingerbread syrup is available, combine molasses, brown sugar, and ground spices in hot water as a substitute.