Gingerbread Martini

Ingredients:

  • Ginger liqueur

  • Crushed gingersnaps

  • 2 tablespoons ginger liqueur

  • 2 tablespoons vanilla-citrus liqueur

  • 1 ½ tablespoons coffee-flavored rum

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 2 teaspoons whipping cream

  • 1 cup ice cubes

  • Garnish: partially split vanilla bean brushed with liqueur and rolled in sugar (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Dip glass rims in ginger liqueur and crushed gingersnaps. Store glasses in freezer up to 2 days.

  2. Stir together 2 Tbsp. ginger liqueur, vanilla-citrus liqueur, coffee-flavored rum, honey, and whipping cream in a cocktail shaker.

  3. Add ice cubes; cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds).

  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish, if desired.