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Gingerbread Espresso Martini

posted December 22, 2023 by
Cassandra Morris
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The perfect holiday entertaining drink! This gingerbread espresso martini is a fun spin on the classic cocktail and the perfect festive cocktail recipe for the holidays!
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Gingerbread Espresso Martini Recipe

Gingerbread Espresso Martini Recipe

by Cassandra Morris
The perfect holiday entertaining drink! This gingerbread espresso martini is a fun spin on the classic cocktail and the perfect festive cocktail recipe for the holidays!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 Cocktails

Ingredients

For the Gingerbread Spice

  • 2 teaspoon all ground spice
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch black pepper

For the Rim

  • caramel sauce
  • brown sugar

For the Cocktail Shaker

  • 4 ounces espresso
  • 4 ounces Baileys
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 teaspoons gingerbread spice
  • ice

Top It Off

  • whipped cream and espresso beans
  • a sprinkle of the gingerbread spice

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together all gingerbread spice ingredients. Set aside.
  • Prepare your glasses. To rim the cocktail glass, begin by rolling the rim in a shallow dish of caramel sauce.
  • Then roll the glass in a dish of brown sugar, coating it lightly all the way around.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add cold espresso, Baileys Irish Cream, Vodka and gingerbread spice.
  • Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  • Pour into martini glasses, top with whip cream, a sprinkle of gingerbread spice and a few espresso beans, serve and enjoy!
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