Outback Steakhouse Gingerbread Martini Recipe
This Outback Steakhouse Gingerbread Martini recipe blends vanilla vodka, gingerbread syrup, and cream for a sweet, spiced holiday drink at home.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger or measuring cups
- Martini glasses
- Small plate for rimming
- Whisk (optional, for mixing cream)
- Ice
Ingredients
For the Martini:
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
- 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream or any cream liqueur
- 1 oz gingerbread syrup I’ll teach you how to make it from scratch, too
- 1 oz heavy cream or half-and-half
- Ice
For the Rim:
- Crushed graham crackers or crushed ginger snap cookies
- A little syrup or honey for sticking
Optional Add-Ons:
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon sprinkle
- Cinnamon stick
- Caramel drizzle
- Vanilla sugar
Instructions
Prep the Glass
- Dip the rim of your martini glass in a little honey or syrup. Then gently press the rim into crushed graham crackers or cookie crumbs. Set aside.
Fill the Shaker
- Add vanilla vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s, gingerbread syrup, and heavy cream into your cocktail shaker. Add a generous handful of ice.
Shake Like You Mean It
- Shake for at least 15 to 20 seconds. The goal is to chill the drink completely and mix the cream with the spirits until silky.
Strain Into Your Glass
- Pour the cocktail into your prepared martini glass. It should come out creamy, smooth, and with a slight frothy top.
Dress It Up
- Top with whipped cream if you want. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, a tiny caramel drizzle, or a single cinnamon stick. Make it pretty.