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Gingerbread White Russian in a rocks glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Gingerbread White Russian recipe

BuiltRocks glassCubed ice23% ABV

The Gingerbread White Russian is a built vodka cocktail, made with vodka, coffee liqueur, gingerbread syrup and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is creamy and coffee-rich.

Strength: about 23% ABV in the glass, roughly 14 g of alcohol and about 270 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

A Christmas White Russian with gingerbread syrup.

Gingerbread White Russian ingredients

Vodka30 ml (1 oz)
Coffee liqueur30 ml (1 oz)
Gingerbread syrup10 ml (¼ oz)
Fresh cream30 float

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Gingerbread White Russian

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with grated nutmeg.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Grated nutmeg
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Gingerbread White Russian: quick answers

How strong is a Gingerbread White Russian?
About 23% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Gingerbread White Russian?
About 270 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Gingerbread White Russian served in?
A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Gingerbread White Russian have?
4 in total: vodka, coffee liqueur, gingerbread syrup and fresh cream. Simple enough to make at home.

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