We’re so close to Christmas! We’re just a week and one day until Christmas Eve! You all, I’m sad; I’m not ready for the holiday season to be in full swing just yet. These December days have literally flown by! Of course, at the same time, I’m also so excited. My brothers Malachi and Red are already here for a Big-Air competition at Copper and will stay through the holidays. It will be nice to spend time with them this week before everyone shows up. Cause after that, the chaos that is the Gerard family Christmas begins! It’s going to be a special year! The one thing everyone in my family can all agree on are special cocktails. They love trying new ones; something spicy and not too sweet is usually their vibe. With the help of my brother and sister-in-law, we came up with this spicy gingerbread cocktail. It is so delicious. If you and your guests enjoy a warm and spiced-up bourbon drink, this definitely is for you. And, as promised, the punch and mocktail variations are also included!
Here are the details
Step 1: the festive gingerbread rim I think by now, we all know how much I love to make my cocktails sparkle for the holidays. So you can understand why I couldn’t resist a sweet rim to balance this drink out. It’s a mix of dark organic brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. The brown sugar really gives a gingerbread cookie vibe and is, of course, so yummy! This drink is not sweet, so I think most will enjoy this festive rim! Of course, it’s still totally optional. Step 2: shake it up Next, mix the cocktail. Use your favorite bourbon, or go spicy/sweet with a spiced rum. I make this using both types of alcohol, bourbon for some and rum for others. Customize this drink and make it fit for you or your guests! To a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon and a squeeze of fresh citrus juice. I prefer clementines this time of year. Then add molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. If desired, you can use maple syrup to sweeten, but I don’t. Then, shake, shake, shake! Step 3: add some fizz Add ice to your cocktail glass, then pour the drink overtop. Top this off with your favorite ginger beer. What brand do you love? I’ve been trying different ginger beers. We like it spicy, extra fizzy, and not very sweet. I’ve been using the Betty Buzz Ginger Beer, and we think it’s great! You can garnish this with a cinnamon stick and star anise, which always adds a festive touch. But again, the extras are all up to you! Just make enough cocktails to go around at least once, and enjoy the season with family and friends! Looking for other Christmas drinks? Here are my favorites: Gingerbread White Russian White Christmas Mojito The North Pole Cocktail Bad Santa White Russian Frosted Mistletoe Margarita Chai Espresso Martini Christmas Old Fashioned Lastly, if you make this Naughty Gingerbread Cocktail, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
