Gingerbread Espresso Martini

This gingerbread espresso martini blends espresso, vodka, and homemade gingerbread syrup. A perfect, cozy holiday drink.

When the weather outside is frightful, a cozy cocktail is so delightful. I love the spices from my homemade gingerbread simple syrup mixed with the flavor of espresso. It’s both comforting and a pick-me-up!

Homemade gingerbread syrup

I prefer using ground spices because they bring out the most authentic ‘gingerbread’ flavor, but they do need straining so it’s not gritty.

  • Water
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Sugar
  • Ground ginger
  • Molasses
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground cloves
  • Black pepper

Here is the link to homemade gingerbread syrup.

How to make a gingerbread espresso martini

  1. Shake vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and gingerbread syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into a martini glass.
  3. Garnish with cinnamon.

Find the full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

The coffee

For the best flavor, use freshly brewed, high-quality medium to dark roast espresso. Ensure the espresso is nice and strong, cooled. Freshly brewed espresso creates better foam (the crema on top).

Tips
  • Pre-chill your glass to keep the drink cold longer.
  • Use freshly brewed coffee, cooled so it doesn’t melt the ice.
  • Shake the cocktail shaker well to create a smooth, foamy top.
  • For some texture you could rim the glass with crushed gingerbread cookies or cinnamon sugar.
  • Feel free to change the amount of gingerbread syrup to your taste.

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Gingerbread Espresso Martini

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This Gingerbread Espresso Martini blends espresso, vodka, and homemade gingerbread syrup. The perfect, cozy holiday drink.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and gingerbread syrup.
  3. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Notes

Tips

  • Pre-chill your glass to keep the drink cold longer.
  • Use freshly brewed coffee, that's been cooled so it doesn’t melt the ice.
  • Shake the cocktail shaker really well to create a smooth, foamy top.
  • For some texture, you could rim the glass with crushed gingerbread cookies or cinnamon sugar.
  • Feel free to change the amount of gingerbread syrup to your taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 387Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 2g

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