Description
Festive gingerbread shots bring holiday cheer to winter gatherings with their spicy-sweet liquid dessert magic. Creamy, boozy, and packed with warm seasonal flavors, these shooters will delight guests and spark cocktail conversation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps
- 1.5 ounces (45 milliliters) RumChata
Flavoring and Sweetener:
- 1.5 ounces (45 milliliters) Gingerbread Syrup
Garnish (Optional):
- Gingerbread cookie crumbs
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture
Instructions
- Prepare shot glasses by delicately rimming them with gingerbread syrup, then carefully coat edges with crushed gingerbread cookie crumbs or cinnamon-sugar blend for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes, combining Baileys, Goldschlager, RumChata, and gingerbread syrup in precise proportions.
- Energetically shake mixture for approximately 20 seconds, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly chilled and harmoniously blended.
- Smoothly strain cocktail into prepared shot glasses, maintaining the elegant rim decoration.
- Elevate presentation by topping each shot with a dollop of whipped cream and adorning with a miniature gingerbread cookie for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately while chilled, inviting guests to savor the rich, warming flavors of this decadent holiday-inspired libation.
Notes
- Create a festive rim by using finely crushed gingerbread cookies or a blend of cinnamon and sugar for extra texture and flavor.
- Use high-quality liqueurs like Baileys, Goldschlager, and RumChata to ensure a rich, smooth taste profile.
- Chill shot glasses beforehand to keep the cocktail extra cold and maintain its creamy consistency.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute liqueurs with flavored coffee syrups and milk for a kid-friendly gingerbread drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg