Gingerbread Black Russian
The classic Black Russian is spiced up with a homemade gingerbread syrup - adding some toasty notes perfect for winter and Christmas-time.I used Tia Maria but Kahlua would work nicely too.
Servings: 1
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Syrup
- 100g / 3 ½ oz Dark muscovado sugar
- 100ml / ⅜cup + 2tsp Water
- 1 tablespoon Black treacle (molasses)
- ¾ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground clove
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
For each serving of Gingerbread Black Russian
- 40 ml/ 4 parts Vanilla Vodka
- 20 ml/ 2 parts Coffee Liqueur
- 10 ml/ 1 part Gingerbread syrpu
Instructions
To make the syrup
- Put all ingredients into a heavy based saucepan and warm on a medium heat , stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved
- Raise the heat and bring to almost boiling them remove the pan from the hob and let infuse for 15 mniutes
- Strain the syrup through a fine muslin cloth (over a bowl or jug. Be prepared to get a little messy - give the cloth a squeeze if necessary to help the liquid pass through
- Bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month
Make the cocktail
- Pour all ingredients into a tumbler filled with ice and stir for 20 seconds
- Serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Sugar: 17g | Iron: 1mg