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Gingerbread Martini

Published November 24, 2021. Last updated May 12, 2025 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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Gingerbread Martinis are the perfect holiday cocktail. They are sure to make your spirits bright as well as add a festive touch to your celebrations. This seasonal recipe for a delicious little after dinner drink is simple to follow, quick to make, and requires only 3 ingredients.

2 Gingerbread martinis with gingerbread man cookies around them with one upright in front of the glass.

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This simple cocktail recipe for Gingerbread Martinis is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. It’s like a traditional vodka martini, but with a special holiday twist.

Gingerbread Cream Liqueur is the extra flavorful ingredient used to make this cocktail special. If you want to make these cocktails a bit fancier, add a brown sugar rim to the glass and a sprinkling of cinnamon on top.

It’s a quick beverage recipe to prepare for guests at holiday parties, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Gingerbread Martinis are a delicious after dinner cocktail and the perfect drink to cap off a fun night.

Gingerbread is a classic wintertime flavor, so if you’re looking for more seasonal gingerbread desserts to try, checkout these recipes for Gingerbread Cookies Without Molasses, Gingerbread Cheesecake, and Gingerbread Cupcakes With Cinnamon Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.

Why This Recipe Works

Gingerbread Martinis require just 3 ingredients. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious.

It’s the perfect recipe to make for a little after dinner dessert drink – a great way to end a meal.

This recipe is wonderful to serve at holiday parties and get togethers. It’s a fun, celebratory beverage.

How To Make A Gingerbread Martini

Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make a gingerbread martini on a white background.

  • Vodka: you can use any brand that you like. For this recipe, we used Belvedere.
  • Gingerbread Cream Liqueur: we used Mr. Stacks brand. Using an already flavored cream liqueur saves you time, as many other gingerbread martini recipes require you to make a gingerbread syrup.
  • Kahlua: adding a little Kahlua to the recipe makes it richer and sweeter.

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

There is no prep work for this recipe, but you will need a cocktail shaker and ice.

Create!

Alcohol and ice in a metal cocktail shaker.

Add the vodka, gingerbread liqueur, and Kahlua to a cocktail shaker with 1/2 cup of ice.

Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

Strain into 2 martini glasses.

Chef’s Tip: you can add a brown sugar rim to your martini glasses before pouring by wetting the rim of the glass with either gingerbread liqueur or water and dipping it into brown sugar that has been spread out onto a plate.

Present!

2 gingerbread martini cocktails with gingerbread men all around them.

Serve immediately with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.

Tips and Techniques

  • Add a brown sugar rim to your martini glasses before pouring your martini by wetting the rim of the glass with either gingerbread liqueur or water and dipping it into brown sugar that has been spread out onto a plate.

FAQ’s

What Is Cream Liqueur?

Cream Liqueur is a dairy-based liquor that can be purchased in a variety of flavors. It is often used in after dinner cocktails and drinks. It can also be enjoyed on the rocks or in coffee.

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2 Gingerbread martinis with gingerbread man cookies around them with one upright in front of the glass.
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Gingerbread Martini

Gingerbread Martinis are the perfect holiday cocktail. They are sure to make your spirits bright as well as add a festive touch to your celebrations.
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 211kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka (any brand, we use Belvedere)
  • 2 ounces gingerbread cream liqueur
  • 1 ounces Kahlua

Instructions

  • Add the vodka, gingerbread liqueur, and kahlua in a cocktail shaker with 1/2 cup of ice.
    2 ounces vodka, 2 ounces gingerbread cream liqueur, 1 ounces Kahlua
  • Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into 2 martini glasses.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Add a brown sugar rim to your martini glasses before pouring your martini by wetting the rim of the glass with either gingerbread liqueur or water and dipping it into brown sugar that has been spread out onto a plate.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 20g | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. scmuir says

    December 4, 2022 at 9:46 am

    Is Gingerbread liquor readily available to purchase? Can’t find it at any liquor store????

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      December 5, 2022 at 9:07 am

      Hi! We haven’t had any issues finding it, especially this time of the year. A quick Google search shows it’s available at some larger liquor store chains. You may be able to find it that way if you search your town name, as well?

      Hope you can find it and enjoy the recipe!!

      – Lauren

      Reply
  2. LaKita says

    December 19, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    This gingerbread martini is so festive and loaded with the flavors of the holiday season!

    Reply
  3. Alex says

    December 19, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Made these for a party and everyone loved them! Thanks for this great recipe.

    Reply
  4. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    December 19, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    This cocktail is all things Christmas! I’m loving the flavor of the gingerbread in this! Seriously, they are incredible!

    Reply
  5. Tammy says

    December 19, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    This is a PERFECT Christmas cocktail. I have to find gingerbread liquor…sounds absolutely delicious! Merry Christmas! Cheers 🙂

    Reply
  6. Adriana says

    December 19, 2021 at 1:09 am

    Most definitely this is my kind of gingerbread =) What a fun drink to make for celebrating the holidays. Adding it to my Christmas menu!

    Reply
  7. Cathleen says

    December 18, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    I have never seen this Gingerbread Cream Liqueur before but.I knew I had to find it. Thanks so much for making me aware of it, it is amazing!!

    Reply
  8. Erin says

    December 18, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    I bought gingerbread liqueur just for this recipe and it was so worth it! It was so, so tasty! Thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Colleen says

    December 14, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    I love that there are only three ingredients! This gingerbread martini is perfect for toasting the season.

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    December 14, 2021 at 9:04 am

    I’m a superfan of gingerbread martinis and this is the absolute best recipe hands down.

    Reply

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