Gingerbread Sipper Cocktail (with Bourbon Cream)
There’s something about gingerbread that instantly feels like the holidays. Maybe it’s the warm spice, the cozy sweetness, or the way it makes your kitchen smell like Christmas morning. Now imagine that same nostalgic flavor… in a glass. Enter the Gingerbread Sipper Cocktail—a creamy, slow-sip drink made with bourbon cream and gingerbread syrup that tastes like dessert by the fire.
This is not a cocktail you rush. It’s the kind you pour when the lights are low, the tree is glowing, and you’re wrapped in your coziest sweater. Think fireside vibes, old-fashioned Christmas music, and that first magical sip that makes you say, oh yes, this is a keeper.
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Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Cocktail
This gingerbread sipper is rich without being heavy, sweet without being cloying, and perfectly spiced for the season. Bourbon cream brings a smooth vanilla-oak backbone, while gingerbread syrup adds warm notes of molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. A splash of optional milk or half-and-half softens everything into a velvety, dessert-like cocktail that’s ideal for sipping slowly.
It’s also incredibly easy to make—no shaker, no fuss, no complicated garnishes unless you want to be fancy.
The Flavor Vibes
If you love:
- Gingerbread cookies
- Creamy holiday cocktails
- Bourbon with a sweet, spiced twist
…this drink is going to be your new winter favorite.
It’s similar in spirit to a White Russian, but warmer and cozier, with that unmistakable gingerbread charm that feels tailor-made for December nights.
Gingerbread Sipper Cocktail Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon cream
- 2 tbsp gingerbread syrup
- 1 oz milk or half-and-half (optional)
- Ice (for serving)
How to Serve Gingerbread Sipper Cocktail
This cocktail shines in a short rocks (whiskey) glass or a vintage coupe. Serve it over ice for a chilled sipper, or lightly warmed for a cozy after-dinner drink. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, or even a mini gingerbread cookie perched on the rim if you’re feeling festive.
Hosting a holiday party? Set up a gingerbread sipper bar with bourbon cream, gingerbread syrup, and different milks so guests can customize their pour.
Perfect Occasions for a Gingerbread Sipper
- Christmas Eve by the fire
- Decorating the tree
- After-dinner dessert drinks
- Cozy winter weekends
- Holiday movie nights
Basically, anytime you want your cocktail to feel like a hug.
Final Sip
The Gingerbread Sipper Cocktail is proof that holiday drinks don’t have to be complicated to be special. With just a few simple ingredients, you get a creamy, spiced cocktail that tastes like Christmas in a glass—nostalgic, comforting, and just boozy enough to make the season sparkle.
So slow down, take a sip, and savor the magic of gingerbread season. Cheers to cozy cocktails and holiday traditions.
Gingerbread Sipper Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp gingerbread syrup (see recipe below)
- 2 oz bourbon cream (such as Buffalo Trace)
- splash of milk or half & half
- cinnamon stick, freshly grated nutmeg, and/or mini gingerbread cookie for garnish
Instructions
- Place ice in a whiskey glass
- Add gingerbread syrup, bourbon cream, and splash of half/half
- Garnish with cinnamon stick
Gingerbread Syrup
- To make gingerbread syrup:
- In a heavy bottom sauce pan, add 1 cup water, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp fresh ground ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, 5 whole cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap), and 1/2 tsp allspice. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Strain syrup into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
