Gingerbread Cocktail

Serves: 6

Carolyne Schoen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

49

Sweetness

49

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Sugar

4.5 cup ounces

Kahlua

Directions:

1

For the syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves

2

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved

3

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes

4

Remove and discard the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves

5

For the espresso: In an 8-ounce glass measuring cup, whisk together the boiling water, espresso powder, and liqueur, if using, until the powder is dissolved

6

Set aside to cool

7

Combine 1 cup syrup with the espresso/hazelnut liqueur mixture in a large martini shaker

8

Add the Kaluha and shake to combine

9

Pour over ice-filled glasses and serve