Ginger Snap Martini

Spice up your holiday drinks with this creamy and warm Ginger Snap Martini. Made with ginger syrup, vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and crushed gingersnaps, it's the perfect cocktail to spread holiday cheer.

Ginger Snap Martini

A creamy and warm cocktail made with ginger syrup, vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and crushed gingersnaps.

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Ingredients

  • 4 gingersnaps
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
  • 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger syrup
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half
  • Whipped cream
  • 0.50 cup water
  • 0.50 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. For the ginger syrup, combine water, granulated sugar, and chopped fresh ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, then let it cool and strain into an airtight container.
  2. Place 3 gingersnaps in a plastic bag and crush them. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Dip the rim of a martini glass into honey, then into the crushed gingersnaps to coat lightly.
  4. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, ginger syrup, and half-and-half. Shake well.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass and garnish with whipped cream and the remaining gingersnap. Serve immediately.