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Gingerbread Espresso Martini
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Submitted on: June 17, 2026
Get a jump start on your holiday “to do” list with the Gingerbread Espresso Martini! The Espresso Martini was created in the 1980s by Dick Bradsell in London and was originally called the Vodka Espresso. This holiday version features the traditional flavors of gingerbread (brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and vanilla) and the wonderful aromatic flavor of coffee. I’m using Black Twist Coffee Liqueur in this cocktail which is crafted using the finest Brazilian Arabica coffee beans that is col...
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz
- .5 oz
- 1 oz
- 1 dash(es)
Tools
Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
2 small plates
Plastic Baggie
Mallet
Small Saucepan
Spoon
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoons
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Maple Syrup & Crushed Gingerbread Cookie Rim, Ground Cinnamon and 3 Coffee Beans
Shake & Strain
Cocktail Coupe
About 17% ABV (estimate)
By Gidget
Fun Craft Cocktails
Hi, I'm Gidget. After 30+ years in the spa/resort industry, I wanted to create an online business. What started out as a summer hobby quickly became a passion for creating beautiful craft cocktails for my family and friends. I started my website funcraftcocktails.com in the summer of 2022 and and became a certified mixologist. When I started creating cocktail reels on Instagram, I discovered that I also have a love of photography/videography and writing! I have always been very theatrical, taki...
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Make the gingerbread syrup. *1/2 cup Brown Sugar *1/2 cup filtered water * 2 Cinnamon Sticks *1/4 tsp Ground Ginger *1/8 tsp Ground Cloves * 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract 1. Add all syrup ingredients except the vanilla extract to a small saucepan. Stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until the brown sugar dissolves, continue to simmer for 3 min. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir and let cool. 2. Prepare your glass. Place 3-4 gingerbread cookies in a plastic baggie, seal and ...
Editor's Note
Gingerbread spices and coffee liqueur marry in a frothy martini, while a cookie‑crusted rim adds holiday crunch.
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