It's as if your favorite holiday cookie decided to take a dip in the grown-up punch bowl. This isn't just a cocktail - it's the liquid embodiment of leaving treats for Santa, except this time, you get to be the jolly old elf yourself.
The Christmas Cookie White Russian is what happens when your childhood dreams meet your adult realities. It's proof that being naughty and nice can coexist in the same glass.
Here's what you'll need to create this cup of Christmas magic:
Christmas Cookie White Russian
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
- 1 oz cookie-flavored creamer (or homemade cookie syrup)
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Ice
- Garnish: crushed cookies, whipped cream, and a mini candy cane
For Homemade Cookie Syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- If making cookie syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add extracts and salt. Cool completely.
- Rim a rocks glass with crushed cookies. You can use a bit of simple syrup to help them stick.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and cookie syrup or creamer.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds - we want it colder than the Grinch's heart before it grew three sizes.
- Strain into your prepared glass.
- Gently pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed cookies, and a mini candy cane.
- Take a moment to admire your creation - it's like Christmas in a glass!
This Christmas Cookie White Russian is the perfect finale to our holiday cocktail series. It embodies the indulgence of the season, the sweetness of cherished traditions, and the warmth of gathering with loved ones. It's a delightful way to toast to the magic of Christmas and the joy of the season.
And now, as we bid farewell to our Christmas cocktails, let's look ahead to what's coming up on the cocktail of the week in January 2025.
As we step into 2025, we're shaking things up on Bourbon Gospel with our exciting new theme: "New Year, New Sips - Innovative and Trendy Cocktails for 2025."
This January, we're leaving the familiar comfort of classic recipes behind and venturing into uncharted mixology territory. We'll be exploring cutting-edge techniques, unexpected flavor combinations, and the latest trends that are set to define cocktail culture in 2025.
We'll be pushing the boundaries of what a cocktail can be, challenging your palate, and hopefully inspiring you to get creative with your own home bar.
So, whether you're a trend-setting mixologist always on the cutting edge, or a curious sipper looking to expand your horizons, join us this January as we raise a glass to innovation, creativity, and the exciting future of cocktails.
Here's to new beginnings, new flavors, and "New Year, New Sips!" Cheers to 2025, and we'll see you next week for our first groundbreaking cocktail of the year!