Gingerbread White Russian

Whether you drink this cocktail before, during, or after dinner is totally up to you! This Gingerbread White Russian only uses 8 simple ingredients and 4 easy steps!

White Russian with a Gingerbread Twist

With the holidays quickly approaching, you may find that you enjoy traditional drinks with a bit of a twist. This White Russian with a Gingerbread Twist isn’t hard to make and the end result is fabulous. You can make this drink for parties, gatherings, or for your own pleasure. It’s one of those drinks that looks fancy and will surely impress guests but takes just seconds to prepare.

What is a White Russian?

If you aren’t familiar with what a traditional White Russian is, it is simply a cocktail made with coffee liqueur, vodka, and cream. It’s usually served over ice in a crystal glass.

White Russians, which were made famous by “Dude” in The Big Lebowski actually have nothing to do with Russia and originated in the US, not Russia. But, vodka was considered a “Russian drink”, hence the name.

What You’ll Need

• Kahlua – Kahlua is a traditional ingredient in White Russian cocktails.
• Vanilla flavored vodka – If you don’t have vanilla flavored vodka on hand, regular vodka will do.
• Milk – While a White Russian is traditionally made with cream, I chose milk for this recipe. It’s not quite as rich so it lends more attention to the spices. You can use either.
• Nutmeg – This is going to help bring the gingerbread flavor to life.
• Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger – The perfect trio for this gingerbread cocktail.
• Cinnamon stick for garnish – A cute garnish is always welcomed on any drink.
• Ice – Add the ice just before serving.

How to Make This Gingerbread White Russian

• Mix – In a glass, add in nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and clove.
• Add – Add ice to the glass.
• Pour – Pour in Kahlua and vanilla vodka. Pour in milk. 
• Garnish – Garnish with two cinnamon sticks and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use something other than Kahlua? You can use any coffee liqueur you would like. Kahlua is simply the most popular.
• Can I use coffee instead of coffee liqueur? Sure, you can use a shot of espresso in place of the Kahlua if you want a stronger coffee flavor.
• How can I make this drink pretty like the photos? You can make this drink look extra cool by pouring the milk in last. It will have a macchiato look to it.
• Can I make this dairy-free? Yes, you can make your Gingerbread White Russian dairy-free by replacing the Kahlua with espresso and the milk with almond or oat milk.
• Can I make this frozen? If you prefer frozen drinks, you can just throw all of the ingredients into a blender and add ice to make thise a frozen gingerbread white Russian!

Recommended Products

• Crystal Whiskey Glasses
• Bar Spoon

More Easy Holiday Drinks

1. Apple Butterscotch Cocktail
2. Snow White Poison Apple Cocktail
3. Harvest Pumpkin Patch Cocktail
4. Crown Cranapple Cocktail

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