Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys
  • 4 ounces vodka, such as Kettle One
  • 2 ounces coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
  • 2 ounces Gingerbread Syrup, recipe follows
  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, softened
  • Whipped cream, for topping
  • Small handful gingerbread cookies, crushed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, cut into rounds

Method

  • Combine the Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, Gingerbread Syrup and ice cream in a cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice and shake well.
  • Pour into four chilled martini glasses.
  • Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of gingerbread cookie crumbs.
  • Add the sugar, water, cloves, cinnamon and ginger to a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using, about 20 minutes.
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.