Gingerbread Espresso Martini

Looking to booze up your holiday this year? Replace your Christmas mimosa with this Gingerbread Espresso Martini this year!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings: 1

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Gingerbread

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Homemade Gingerbread Simple Syrup

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
2 tsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Gingerbread Spice

Gingerbread Espresso Martini

2 oz vodka
2 oz Bailey's (Irish Cream liqueur)
1 oz Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
1 oz Homemade Gingerbread Simple Syrup
2 oz cooled espresso

Method

Make Your Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, and gingerbread spice over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight glass container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Make The Cocktail

In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all the ingredients listed under "Gingerbread Espresso Martini". Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Pour into your prepped martini glass, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

The glassware

Fun glassware can overall enhance the experience of any cocktail. It's important to choose glassware that complements the drink's elegance. Here are a few of my favorite martini glasses from Amazon:

Art Deco Martini Glasses
Bubble Martini Glasses
Z-Stem Martini Glasses
Vintage Martini Glasses
If you are looking for something different, check out these Octopus Martini Glasses!

Storage

I don't recommend storing this recipe - it is best enjoyed right away. However, you can pre-make the homemade gingerbread simple syrup and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Having this simple syrup ready to go is a great idea, especially if you are hosting a dinner party or holiday party!