Gingerbread Espresso Martini

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz espresso or strong coffee, cooled
• ½ oz coffee liqueur
• ½ oz gingerbread syrup or ¼ tsp molasses plus a pinch of cinnamon and ginger
• Ice
• Mini gingerbread cookie or sprinkle of nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

• Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and syrup (or molasses mix) to a shaker with ice.
• Shake for 20 seconds until chilled and foamy.
• Strain into a martini or coupe glass.
• Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg or perch a mini gingerbread cookie on the rim.

Tips & Variations

• No espresso machine? No problem!
  • Use strong brewed coffee (double strength) and cool it before shaking.
  • Cold brew concentrate works beautifully — mix 1 oz concentrate with 1 oz water.
  • Or dissolve 1½ tsp instant espresso powder in 1 oz hot water for a quick fix.
• Want it extra frothy? Use slightly warm espresso and shake like you mean it!
• Skip the simple syrup if your coffee liqueur is already sweet enough.
• Add a splash of cream liqueur if you want a dessert-style martini.
• To make quick gingerbread syrup: simmer ½ cup water, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp molasses, and a pinch of cinnamon and ginger until dissolved.
• For extra spice, add a pinch of cloves or black pepper to the shaker.
• Skip the garnish and dust with cocoa powder if you’re short on cookies.

Once you’ve sipped this holiday gem, try the Classic Espresso Martini recipe.. timeless, sleek, and always in style!
Or, cozy up with the Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Martini recipe.. smooth coffee, silky chocolate, and pure indulgence!