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The best gingerbread espresso martini

Gingerbread espresso martini - coupe glass filled with espresso and gingerbread syurp with crushed gingerbread around the rim

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If you are team gingerbread and love a good espresso martini, this gingerbread espresso martini will be your new favorite winter cocktail.

I think we can all agree that one of the best things about the holidays is all the festive treats and libations am I right?

And one of my favorite holiday flavors is gingerbread!

I love all the gingerbread things – coffee, waffles, muffins, cookies, you name it!

A few weeks ago, I made this delicious gingerbread syrup. And then I got the idea, since I loved it in my coffee, why not put it in an espresso martini?

The result, it was delish!!!! You will definitely want to serve up these gingerbread espresso martinis for your holiday gatherings! Sharing my recipe below.

And if you are an espresso martini lover, wait til you try my pumpkin pie espresso martini.

Gingerbread Espresso Martini

Gingerbread espresso martini - couple glass with crushed gingerbread on rim filled with espresso martini in front of Christmas tree

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Espresso
  • 4 pumps Gingerbread syrup (linking the recipe here)
  • 2 shots Vodka
  • Half and Half (to taste)
  • Maple syrup (for garnish)
  • Crushed gingerbread (for garnish)

Ingredients for gingerbread espresso martini - espresso, vodka, gingerbread syrup, half and half.

Directions:

1.) Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2.) Fill the cocktail shaker with espresso, vodka and a few pumps of gingerbread syrup.

3.) Add a few splashes of half and half (depending on how light you want it)

4.) Shake well.

5.) On a plate, pour some maple syrup and crushed gingerbread cookies.

6.) Roll the rim of the glass into the maple syrup and then into the crushed gingerbread cookies.

7.) Pour the cocktail into the glass.

8.) Top with a gingerbread cookie.

 

Enjoy!!!

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For more holiday recipes you can try

My peppermint espresso martini

13 of the best Christmas cookies and sweets

My Winter Salad

 

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Gingerbread espresso martini - couple glass with crushed gingerbread on rim filled with espresso martini in front of Christmas tree

The best gingerbread espresso martini

Homemade gingerbread syrup, espresso and vodka come together for the best gingerbread espresso martini you will drink this holiday season!
5 from 2 votes
Course Drinks
Servings 2 glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup espresso
  • 4 pumps homemade gingerbread syrup
  • 2 shots vodka
  • half & half to taste
  • maple syrup for garnish
  • crushed gingerbread cookies for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Fill the cocktail shaker with espresso, vodka and a few pumps of gingerbread syrup.
  • Add a few splashes of half and half (depending on how light you want it)
  • Shake well.
  • On a plate, pour some maple syrup and crushed gingerbread cookies.
  • Roll the rim of the glass into the maple syrup and then into the crushed gingerbread cookies.
  • Pour the cocktail into the glass.
  • Top with a gingerbread cookie.
Keyword Christmas, christmas drinks, cocktails, espresso martini, gingerbread

 

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9 Comments

  • Reply
    Kathrine Eldridge
    December 19, 2023 at 7:06 am

    This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing this cocktail that’s perfect for the season.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

  • Reply
    mireille
    December 19, 2023 at 9:53 am

    While I don’t make drinks, I always love how pretty they are!
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  • Reply
    Beverly
    December 28, 2023 at 4:18 pm

    Wow, this drink looks so yummy. Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2023/12/food-ideas-for-new-year-on-tft.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

    • Reply
      Nicolle
      December 28, 2023 at 6:19 pm

      Oh thank you so much Bev! Wishing you a Happy New Year!

  • Reply
    Esme Slabbert
    December 18, 2024 at 9:12 pm

    Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 341 Nicolle. See you at #342, Jan 6. Merry Christmas/Happy Festive Season.

  • Reply
    Andrea Nine
    December 20, 2024 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    This looks so festive and yummy! Merry Christmas

  • Reply
    RACHEL HARPER
    December 21, 2024 at 8:10 am

    Nicolle,
    This sounds so yummy! I can’t wait to try it. Plus, I’m sharing a link on my Sunday DRA! Have a Merry Christmas.

  • Reply
    Estelle Forrest
    January 7, 2025 at 2:58 pm

    This is stunning. Thanks so much for adding it to the #HomeMattersParty. I will be featuring your post this week, I hope you come by to see it!

  • Reply
    Kerryanne
    December 19, 2025 at 2:33 am

    5 stars
    Nicolle, I need this drink on my Christmas drinks menu (lol).
    Thank you for sharing this recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your Gingerbread Espresso Martini recipe at today’s party and pinning too.
    Merry Christmas ~ Kerryanne

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