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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

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)

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!!!

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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The best gingerbread espresso martini
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.











9 Comments
Kathrine Eldridge
December 19, 2023 at 7:06 amThis looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing this cocktail that’s perfect for the season.
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mireille
December 19, 2023 at 9:53 amWhile I don’t make drinks, I always love how pretty they are!
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Beverly
December 28, 2023 at 4:18 pmWow, 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
Nicolle
December 28, 2023 at 6:19 pmOh thank you so much Bev! Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Esme Slabbert
December 18, 2024 at 9:12 pmThank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 341 Nicolle. See you at #342, Jan 6. Merry Christmas/Happy Festive Season.
Andrea Nine
December 20, 2024 at 7:27 amThis looks so festive and yummy! Merry Christmas
RACHEL HARPER
December 21, 2024 at 8:10 amNicolle,
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.
Estelle Forrest
January 7, 2025 at 2:58 pmThis 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!
Kerryanne
December 19, 2025 at 2:33 amNicolle, 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