The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Gingerbread Martini Cocktail
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This festive holiday cocktail is made with vanilla vodka, Frangelico, butterscotch schnapps, ginger beer, and rum (and garnished with gingerbread man cookies).
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
1 shot vanilla vodka
1 shot hazelnut liqueur (like Frangelico)
1/2 shot butterscotch schnapps
ice cubes, for shaker and glass
4 ounces ginger beer
1 dash dark rum
gingerbread man cookie, for garnish
directions
Combine the vanilla vodka, hazelnut liqueur, and butterscotch schnapps in a ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake to chill. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled glass.
Top the cocktail with the ginger beer. Pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon to float it over the ginger beer layer.
Garnish the drink with a gingerbread man cookie.
Alternately, crush gingerbread cookies along with some granulated sugar. Use the crumbs to rim a cocktail or martini glass.
nutrition data
246 calories, 0 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments
November 28, 2013
The combination of ingredients might sound kind of odd, but this drink is delicious! I did have trouble trying to garnish the drink with a gingerbread man cookie so instead I crushed some and coated the rim of the glass with it. The drink isn't overly sweet thanks to the refreshing ginger beer in it. Use a good brand of ginger beer as it will affect the flavor. I like Fever Tree. I used whipped cream vodka instead of vanilla vodka, but the flavor is quite similar.
October 11, 2013
Had a tasting party for the ladies in my neighborhood that help host our annual Toys for Tots party. Every year we pick a different beverage to feature. This one is awesome!