Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with our delightful Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail, a magical blend of sweet, spicy, and boozy goodness. This unique cocktail captures the essence of the classic holiday cookie in liquid form, transporting you to a winter wonderland with every sip. Crafted with a combination of bourbon, ginger liqueur, cream, and a touch of molasses, this cocktail offers a perfect balance of flavors, leaving you feeling warm and cozy from the inside out. Accompanying this star of the show are two additional holiday-inspired recipes: the Gingerbread Margarita, a zesty and refreshing twist on the classic margarita, and the Gingerbread White Russian, a creamy and indulgent treat that's perfect for a nightcap by the fire. Each cocktail is adorned with festive garnishes like gingerbread cookies, candy canes, and whipped cream, making them a visual delight as well as a taste sensation. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking for a cozy and flavorful drink to enjoy at home, these gingerbread-inspired cocktails are sure to bring joy and warmth to your holiday season.
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GINGERBREAD COOKIE COCKTAIL
Everyone's favorite Christmas cookie gets a grown-up twist in this must-make holiday cocktail.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Beverage
Time 1h10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make Gingerbread Simple Syrup, mix sugar, water, molasses, gingerroot, cinnamon sticks and cloves in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside 1 hour to cool. Strain syrup into glass jar; discard spices. Cover jar, and refrigerate until needed. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
- To prepare cocktail, moisten rim of chilled martini glass with orange wedge. Sprinkle brown sugar onto small plate, and dip moistened rim into the sugar to coat lightly. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1 ounce of the gingerbread simple syrup, the vodka, half-and-half and coffee liqueur; cover and shake. Strain into martini glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cocktail, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g
GINGERBREAD MARTINI
Steps:
- Combine the Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, Gingerbread Syrup and ice cream in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Pour into four chilled martini glasses. Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of gingerbread cookie crumbs.
- Add the sugar, water, cloves, cinnamon and ginger to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using, about 20 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Gingerbread cookies are a must for the holidays, and these spiced gingerbread men have a festive taste that doesn't disappoint! Originally titled "Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men," this gingerbread cookie recipe is easy to make and fun to decorate with kids. Adjust the spices to your liking, and use any shape cookie cutter for a nice variety of holiday cookies.
Provided by Stephanie Schneidewind
Categories Gingerbread Cookies
Time 1h40m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat margarine and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until mostly incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, another 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg yolk, then molasses.
- Whisk sifted flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture to the molasses mixture, beating until well blended and smooth.
- Divide dough in half and form each into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours, or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Working with one disk at a time, and leaving remaining disk in the refrigerator, unwrap chilled dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Working from the center to the edges, roll dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Cut dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters, dipping the cutters into flour as needed so they don't stick to the dough. Fit the cookie cutters as closely together as possible to cut as many cookies as you can. This will minimize the number of times you have to re-roll the dough.
- Transfer gingerbread cookies to ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gather any dough scraps into a ball, flatten, re-wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to use for later batches.
- Bake each sheet in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool while you finish rolling, cutting, and baking the remaining cookies.
- Frost or decorate cooled gingerbread cookies as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than dried ginger, so it's best to use it whenever possible.
- Grate the ginger finely: The finer you grate the ginger, the more flavor it will release.
- Use a combination of spices: Gingerbread cookies are traditionally flavored with a combination of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. You can also add other spices, such as cardamom or star anise, to taste.
- Don't overbake the cookies: Gingerbread cookies should be baked until they are just set, but not overbaked. Overbaked cookies will be hard and dry.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving: Gingerbread cookies are best when they are allowed to cool completely before serving. This will help them to develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
Gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can create gingerbread cookies that are both delicious and festive.
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