Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Making the Gingerbread Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by about half, about 20 minutes.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool about 10 minutes. Strain sugar mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl.
Preparing the Cocktail
- Place crushed cookies on a small shallow plate. Pour some gingerbread syrup onto another shallow plate. Dip rim of a martini glass into gingerbread syrup, then dip into cookies to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine ice cream, Baileys, vodka, Kahlúa, and 1/2 oz. gingerbread syrup. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. Gently place a gingerbread person in cocktail.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to customize with flavored vodkas or use peppermint ice cream for a refreshing twist.
