Gingerbread Dark n Stormy
This cocktail is a festive variation of a classic cocktail: the Moscow Mule. Using rum instead of vodka makes it a “dark and stormy” cocktail. Serve this drink at your next holiday gathering, or while you watch your favorite winter movies!
Gingerbread Dark n Stormy
1 serving
Ingredients
½ lime
45 ml gingerbread simple syrup*
1 cinnamon stick
4 ½ oz soda water, chilled
1 ½ oz spiced rum
Crushed ice
Method
Add lime juice, syrup, and rum to a copper mug. Stir.
Fill the mug with crushed ice. Top with soda. Stir.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a drizzle of syrup. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can use a store-bought gingerbread syrup, if you’d like, but I made my own. You can find the recipe below!
Do you need to use crushed ice? You can use cubed instead, but I love how the crushed ice reminds me of snow!
Optional: You can sprinkle some gingerbread spices on top for added aroma and flavor.
Gingerbread Simple Syrup
This simple syrup is a warm spicy flavor, perfect for adding to winter cocktails, coffee, and ice cream.
Ingredients
4 Tbsp water
5 Tbsp brown sugar
¼” piece ginger root, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cloves, whole
6 allspice, whole
5-6 peppercorns, whole
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Method
Over medium-high heat in a small saucepan, combine all ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Cool for 20 minutes.
Strain. Store in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Notes:
Check out the ethnic section of your grocery store for better prices on the spices.
