Welcome to the perfect holiday cocktail recipe! The gingerbread cocktail is a delightful mix of spiced rum and brandy, with a hint of gingerbread flavor that is sure to make your taste buds dance with joy. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in by the fire or for a holiday gathering with friends and family. It’s easy to make and will impress even the most discerning cocktail connoisseur. So, grab your shaker, and let’s get started!
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SPICED RUM GINGERBREAD COCKTAIL
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A GINGERBREAD COCKTAIL?
The warm spices of the rum and the brandy pair so nicely with traditional eggnog to make a festive cocktail that is just right for the holidays. You can choose whatever brands of spiced rum and brandy that you would like for this recipe.
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- gingerbread cookies
- ice
- spiced rum
- brandy
- eggnog
- cocktail shaker
- cocktail glass
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HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD COCKTAIL RECIPE
This festive after-dinner cocktail is perfect for the holidays. Eggnog, spiced rum, and brandy make this a warm and cozy drink.
SPICED RUM GINGERBREAD COCKTAIL
Print PinIngredients
- 1 gingerbread cookie or a ginger snap
- ½ – ¾ cup ice
- ¾ oz. spiced rum
- ½ oz. brandy
- 4 oz. eggnog
Instructions
- Crush one gingerbread cookie into crumbs.
- Moisten the rim of the glass with a bit of eggnog, then dip the glass into the crushed cookies.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Add in the spiced rum and brandy into the shaker.
- Pour in the eggnog as well.
- Shake it up until well combined and very cold. Pour all the ingredients into the rimmed glass.
- Serve and enjoy!
VARIATIONS FOR THIS CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL RECIPE
- If you do not have a cocktail shaker, the cocktail can be prepared directly in a glass and stirred.
- Make an even icier version of the drink by putting all of the ingredients in a blender to make a blended drink.
- Amp up the spiciness of the cocktail by swapping out the brand for cinnamon whisky.
- Garnish the cocktail with a gingerbread cookie, gingersnap, or a miniature gingerbread house mug topper.
- Serve the strained cocktail into a martini glass for a festive gingerbread martini.
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