Gingerbread Gin Martini Cocktail
This Gingerbread Gin Martini blends classic gin with sweet, spiced gingerbread notes, making a cozy, festive sip that's creamy, aromatic, and ideal for holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Martini glass
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Small plate
- Fine grater
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.5 oz vodka optional
- 0.75 oz gingerbread syrup store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 oz heavy cream or half-and-half
- 0.25 oz dry vermouth
- 1 tsp honey
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Brown sugar or crushed gingerbread cookies for rimming
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Pop the martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Rim the edge of the glass with honey, then dip into brown sugar or crushed gingerbread cookies.
- Add gin, vodka, gingerbread syrup, vermouth, and cream into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the outside gets frosty.
- Strain into your chilled martini glass.
- Top with a little cinnamon or grate some fresh nutmeg on top.
Notes
Use London Dry gin for a clean flavor, or swap for a softer, floral gin for a lighter drink. Homemade gingerbread syrup keeps for two weeks in the fridge. Garnish with a mini gingerbread cookie or crushed cookies for extra flavor.