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This gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail is going to be one of the stars of your holidays! It’s a delectable mixture of spiced rum and coffee liqueur. This gingerbread rum cocktail makes a great alcoholic Christmas drink and holiday after dinner drink. Make lots, because this Christmas dessert cocktail will be the drink of the festive season!
When it comes to spiced rum Christmas cocktails, some stand out for all the right reasons. This gingerbread spiced rum drink is perfect for this time of year.
Also try peppermint jello shots or this grinch hot chocolate. And don’t forget something to snack on like air fryer crab cakes or a holiday cookie box.
A typical holiday after dinner drink will be sweet and creamy so you can serve this holiday cocktail in place of dessert or alongside it. It just depends on how indulgent you are feeling.
Rum dessert drinks are literally half dessert and half drink, so treat your ginger-loving taste buds to this gingerbread Christmas drink. This is sure to become one of your top go-to rum dessert cocktails for the holiday season!
Rum Christmas Cocktail Ingredients
You will see from the list of ingredients this Christmas dessert cocktail has more than just a couple of components. But it’s both a dessert and a holiday after dinner drink brimming with warm holiday spices, so it’s well worth making. And perhaps you’ll find it’s so good one isn’t enough.
So what are some of the ingredients in gingerbread spiced rum cocktails? Well, you need white and brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, and espresso granules, as well as gingerbread spices (cinnamon, cloves and ginger). These ingredients will combine to make the gingerbread syrup.
For the actual cocktail you will need gingerbread cookie crumbs, black spiced rum, coffee liqueur, milk, and some of the syrup you already made. Optional ingredients for this gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail include whipped cream, an orange wedge and a cinnamon stick. Don’t forget the gingerman cookies!
How to Make Gingerbread Espresso Simple Syrup
This is the first thing to do because it needs to cool down. Add all the gingerbread espresso simple syrup ingredients except the espresso and ½ cup of the water to a pan and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes. Keep stirring all the time so it doesn’t stick. Let it cool down while you work on the next part of the recipe.
Dissolve the espresso in a tablespoon of water then mix this into the cooled homemade syrup. Give it at least half an hour in the refrigerator to cool down.
Finishing Touches for Gingerbread Latte Dessert Rum Cocktail
The next step in this spiced rum and coffee liqueur dessert drink is to run orange wedges around the rim of your cocktail glass. Next dip the moistened rim in the crushed cookies so you can give the delicious Christmas cocktail a festive rim.
Add ice to a cocktail shaker then shake the milk, syrup, rum, and coffee liqueur in there. Pour into the prepare glass then add whipped cream, cookie crumbs and a cinnamon stick if you like.
Variations for this Alcoholic Christmas Drink
This gingerbread rum cocktail can be made without the espresso if you want to leave out the coffee flavour.
It can also be made dairy-free if you want to use a milk alternative, although it won’t be as thick and might taste slightly different. Some drinks, such as gingerbread rum drinks and hot chocolate can be made with non-dairy milk, and the thickness of the beverage doesn’t make much difference really.
You can swap the gingerbread cookies for another kind if you prefer. Vanilla cookies would also be good. If you don’t have an orange wedge, you can dip the rim of the glass in orange juice (or coffee) instead. Or even some flavorful rum for an extra booze boost!
Any spiced dark rum will work in spiced rum holiday drinks. Kraken 94 Proof is especially rich and delicious. If you aren’t fond of rum, Irish whiskey makes a great replacement or you could try brandy in gingerbread cocktails and similar drink recipes. Kahlua is tasty as a coffee liqueur or you could sub Tia Maria, Baileys, or a Feeney’s Irish Cream.
The syrup you make for this gingerbread rum cocktail will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can add a splash to your morning coffee or drizzle it over ice cream. I guarantee you’ll use it all within the week!
If you want to save time, you can use a readymade gingerbread coffee syrup, although depending on the brand and flavour you might have to tweak the amount you use in the cocktail. You might even want to add extra ginger since this holiday after dinner drink is great with a really big, bold hit of ginger in every sip.
Can You Make This Rum and Coffee Liqueur Drink Ahead?
You can make the syrup several days ahead if you want. Just make sure you give it a good shake before use since the ingredients can separate. Another way of making this gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail is to use a crockpot! You don’t even have to let the syrup cool. Add everything to your slow cooker (except the whipped cream, cinnamon stick and orange wedge) and give the mixture at least an hour on Low, stirring periodically. Ladle the warm cocktail into a mug and decorate with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.
So are you going to make these Christmas spiced rum cocktails chilled over ice or hot from the slow cooker? The crockpot version is best for making ahead since you can simply leave it gently simmering until you’re ready to serve it. Plus, when the weather is cold outside, a warm alcoholic Christmas drink is great for warming you up. So try this delicious gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail this Christmas and I’m sure you’ll love it! It may just become your signature Christmas cocktail.
Gingerbread Latte Dessert Rum Cocktail Recipe
Gingerbread Latte Dessert Rum Cocktail
Ingredients
Gingerbread Espresso Syrup (Makes enough for 8 cocktails)
- 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup light brown sugar
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 Teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 Teaspoon molasses
- 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
- 1/2 Cup Water , plus 1 tablespoon
- 1/3 Cup instant espresso, granules
Gingerbread Latte Dessert Cocktail
- 1 Wedge orange
- Gingerbread cookies , for rimming and topping, Crushed finely
- 3 1/2 Ounce whole milk
- 1 Ounce gingerbread espresso syrup , made above
- 1 Ounce rum , black spiced
- 1/2 Ounce coffee liqueur
- whipped cream , for topping
- cinnamon stick, for garnish
Instructions
Gingerbread Espresso Syrup (Makes enough for 8 cocktails)
- To a small saucepan, add granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, molasses, vanilla extract, and ½ cup water. Stir together over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Once ingredients begin to boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Immediately transfer to a sealable heat-proof container and place in the refrigerator to cool while preparing the espresso in the next step.
- In a small bowl or cup, add instant espresso granules and 1 tablespoon water. Stir well until all granules have dissolved.
- Remove syrup from the refrigerator and stir-in the espresso mixture. Place syrup back into the refrigerator to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Gingerbread Latte Dessert Cocktail
- Run an orange wedge around the rim of your cocktail glass. Tilting the glass at a 45-degree angle, dip the dampened rim into a shallow plate of crumbled gingerbread cookies. Rotate the glass, continuing to dip its edge into the crumbs until the rim is well coated.
- Fill a cocktail shaker ½ full of ice. Add milk, gingerbread espresso syrup, black spiced rum, and coffee liqueur to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake until chilled throughout (about 20 seconds).
- Pour into prepared cocktail glass. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of crumbled gingerbread cookies, and a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Nutrition
Spiced rum and coffee liqueur pair up to make a delicious gingerbread latte dessert rum cocktail. This holiday after dinner drink can even be made in a crockpot for the Christmas festivities. Add this to the list of your favourite Christmas drinks with rum!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
This cocktail is perfect for a Christmas party
Oh Latte with a kick! Love it!
I’m not much of a drinker but man this look so yummy! I would definitely try it.
Yes please. I love gingerbread treats. I’d be all about this.
I really need to try this. Yum!