This Gingerbread Cocktail tastes like your favorite holiday cookie in liquid form. Rich molasses and warming spices are shaken with spiced rum and a burst of citrus. Serve these spiced drinks with a brown sugar-cinnamon rim for a festive touch.
And, hey, why not top it with a gingerbread cookie for an extra treat?
Try this gingerbread cocktail recipe for a holiday party โ or enjoy it on a quiet evening by the fire. ๐
Ingredients for the Perfect Gingerbread Cocktail
- Spiced Rum
- Orange Juice – freshly squeezed tastes best!
- Molasses
- Honey
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Optional: brown sugar and cinnamon for the rim
Prepping the Gingerbread-Inspired Rim
- Mix equal parts brown sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.
- Moisten the rim of your glass with an orange wedge.
- Dip the glass in the sugar mixture.
How to Make a Gingerbread Cocktail
1
Combine the cocktail ingredients.
Add the rum, orange juice, molasses, honey, and pumpkin pie spice to a cocktail shaker.
2
Shake and pour.
Shake vigorously to combine (molasses needs a good shake to incorporate!). Pour into your rimmed glass over ice.
3
Get cozy!
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, settle into your favorite chair, and sip away. (Santa won’t judge if you have two.)
Gingerbread Cocktail FAQ
Can I make this gingerbread drink ahead for a party?
Yes! Mix up a batch (minus ice) and store in the fridge. Give it a good shake before serving.
What if I don't have pumpkin pie spice?
Use a mix of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to create a perfectly spiced gingerbread drink.
Can I make this a non-alcoholic drink?
Skip the rum and use apple cider instead. Add a splash of ginger beer for an extra kick.
What type of molasses should I use?
Use light or dark molasses, not blackstrap (which can be too bitter).
What glass works best?
A rocks glass (old fashioned glass) is perfect for showing off the rim and holding ice.
Other Festive Sips
- Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour brings together tart and warm winter flavors.
- Mrs. Claus Cocktail combines creamy eggnog with cool peppermint.
- Santaโs Sleigh Cocktail brings together chocolate, coffee, and peppermint flavors for the ultimate Christmas drink.
Gingerbread Cocktail
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Description
This Gingerbread Cocktail tastes like your favorite holiday cookie in liquid form. Rich molasses and warming spices are shaken with spiced rum and a burst of citrus. Serve these spiced drinks with a brown sugar-cinnamon rim for a festive touch.
And, hey, why not top it with a gingerbread cookie for an extra treat?
Try this gingerbread cocktail recipe for a holiday party โ or enjoy it on a quiet evening by the fire. ๐
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ยผ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to combine the molasses with the cocktail.
- Pour into a rocks glass with ice (if decorating the rim of the glass, do so before). Garnish with a cinnamon stick and gingerbread cookie on the rim as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Decorative rim ideas: brown sugar and orange zest.
- Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 381
- Fat: 3.4g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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