MARTINI EXCUSE #37
June 5th is
NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY
I think it's a little odd that someone picked a day in June for National Gingerbread Day. Gingerbread is something I associate with Christmas but, there you have it, Gingerbread is commemorated on June 5th.
My Gingerbread Man Martini is a Christmas cocktail that requires Hiram Walker's Gingerbread Liqueur which is a seasonal product they release only during the Holiday season so just in case you don't have a bottle on hand here is an alternate recipe for a
My Gingerbread Man Martini is a Christmas cocktail that requires Hiram Walker's Gingerbread Liqueur which is a seasonal product they release only during the Holiday season so just in case you don't have a bottle on hand here is an alternate recipe for a
GINGERBREAD MARTINI
(recipe card will be posted soon to TheMartiniDiva.Com)
1-1/2 Oz. Vanilla Vodka
1 Oz. Ginger Simple Syrup*
1/2 Oz. Kahlua
1/2 Oz. Bailey's
1 Oz. Half & Half
Gingersnap Cookies, Crushed
1 Oz. Ginger Simple Syrup*
1/2 Oz. Kahlua
1/2 Oz. Bailey's
1 Oz. Half & Half
Gingersnap Cookies, Crushed
Dip your martini glass rim in some of the ginger simple syrup then into the crushed gingersnap cookies, then chill in the freezer. Pour all the other ingredients into a cocktail shaker with a cup of ice and shake until well blended and chilled. Pour into your chilled and rimmed martini glass and serve. You may add a little whipped cream on top if you want extra creaminess.
Recipe for making your own
*Ginger Simple Syrup:
1 Tsp. Fresh Chopped Ginger
1 Thin Slice of Orange
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Water
Pinch of Each: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove
Add all to a sauce pan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes or until you reach a syrup consistency. Once it's cool, strain and store in your refrigerator.
1 Thin Slice of Orange
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Water
Pinch of Each: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove
Add all to a sauce pan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes or until you reach a syrup consistency. Once it's cool, strain and store in your refrigerator.
Serve up either of these martinis with my favorite cookie of all time - my Mom's Gingersnaps.
HAPPY NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY!
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