Gingerbread Martini

Name: Gingerbread Martini
Ingredients: 4 ounces Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys; 4 ounces vodka, such as Kettle One; 2 ounces coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua; 2 ounces Gingerbread Syrup, recipe follows; 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, softened; Whipped cream, for topping; Small handful gingerbread cookies, crushed; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 5 cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, cut into rounds

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 ounces Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys
4 ounces vodka, such as Kettle One
2 ounces coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
2 ounces Gingerbread Syrup, recipe follows
2 scoops vanilla ice cream, softened
Whipped cream, for topping
Small handful gingerbread cookies, crushed
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
5 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, cut into rounds

Directions

1

Combine the Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, Gingerbread Syrup and ice cream in a cocktail shaker.
2

Add ice and shake well.
3

Pour into four chilled martini glasses.
4

Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of gingerbread cookie crumbs.
5

Add the sugar, water, cloves, cinnamon and ginger to a small saucepan.
6

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
7

Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
8

Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using, about 20 minutes.
9

Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.