Are you looking for a drink that will get you moving in the morning? This Gingerbread White Russian is perfect for the holiday occasion. Made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream – it’s a great drink any time of the day!
When the holidays roll around, people start getting a little excited for those fancy drinks you can make in your coffee cup. White Russians are popular all year round, but the gingerbread version is a true treat to have around the holidays!
I like to have one of these drinks while I’m wrapping Christmas presents. It seems to make the process go a little faster, plus it’s a lot of fun to have a fancy drink while you wrap presents.
Gingerbread White Russian
Back in 1949, a Belgian barman named Gustave Tops invited the White Russian Cocktail along with the black Russian. He made it at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels in honor of Perle Mesta. However, the White Russian didn’t become popular until the 1998 release of the film The Big Lebowski.
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Why You Want To Make This Recipe
Flavorful – This recipe is the perfect twist on this adult beverage. It has all the creamy goodness that you would find in a White Russian, but with an added kick of gingerbread flavor.
Easy to Make – The difficulty level for this recipe is very low to make, so anyone can do it.
Star Ingredient – If you couldn’t tell by the title of this article, the star ingredient in this recipe is vodka. I mean what else could we want in an adult drink?
Ingredients
- kahlua
- vanilla flavored vodka
- milk
- nutmeg
- cinnamon
- clove
- ginger
- cinnamon stick for garnish
- Ice
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Gingerbread White Russian
Follow these simple and easy instructions to whip up this festive drink recipe for your next holiday party.
- In a glass, add in nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. Add ice.
- Pour in kahlua and vanilla vodka. Pour in milk.
- Garnish with two cinnamon sticks and serve.
Substitutions
What happens if you don’t have something on hand? You can always make a substitution to the drink.
- Vodka – if you don’t have vanilla-flavored vodka on hand, then use regular vodka and add vanilla flavoring.
- Dairy-free – this drink recipe does call for milk, but you can use your dairy-free option if you’d like!
- Kahlua – feel free to use whatever flavored coffee creamer you have on hand!
I love these options because it’s always a lot of fun to switch things up as you’d like.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Leave out the vodka – if you’d rather not have alcohol, that’s okay – simply leave out the vodka.
- Change up the flavorings – while this drink resembles a gingerbread recipe, you can easily change up the flavorings to whatever you’d like.
- Whipped cream on top – I personally think that whipped cream goes great with anything. For the holidays – don’t be shy about adding some to your drink.
Check out this Grinch Punch if you’d like a kid-friendly drink for the holidays!
Storage
It is not recommended to make this Gingerbread White Russian ahead of time. Each ingredient needs to be stored differently. When you are ready to enjoy it, just mix all of the ingredients together as the recipe card states.
Tips
A major tip for this recipe is to keep your vanilla-flavored vodka chilled in the freezer. You should also store Kahlúa in a cool dry place. If you want to be able to enjoy this drink whenever you’d like, keep all of the ingredients on hand and store them properly.
FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Many people actually prefer their vodka to be cold. You can also store vodka in the freezer to keep it super chilled.
The Black Russian was the original drink, however, someone added cream and started calling it a White Russian. While neither drink has a Russian origin, it’s called this because of the vodka.
It tastes like a creamy drink with a splash of vodka in it. The gingerbread version tastes a little more festive to align with the upcoming holiday season!
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Gingerbread White Russian
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Gingerbread White Russian Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces kahlua
- 1 ounces vanilla flavored vodka
- 2 ounces milk
- ⅓ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ teaspoon clove
- ⅓ teaspoon ginger
- 2 cinnamon stick for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a glass, add in nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. Add ice.
- Pour in kahlua and vanilla vodka. Pour in milk.
- Garnish with two cinnamon sticks and serve.
Notes
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