I included my Ginger Snap Martini recipe in “Changing The Game” as one of the changeups to the roster of “summer” cocktails I offer in Chapter 6. We were introduced to a similar verson of this cocktail by close friends at their Christmas party many years ago and have enjoyed my version(s) ever since, primarily during the winter months. There’s a little gift for you in my online version of this recipe… dust it with a pinch of cinnamon to further meld and soften the flavors. We’ll be serving our Ginger Snap Marty this year to our family and friends who join us on Christmas day.
For another changeup, you can try this version with pear flavored vodka and a pinch of cardamom in place of the cinnamon.
Best wishes for a safe, happy and enjoyable holiday season from our family to yours.
Ginger Snap Martini, Simplified
Ingredients
- 2 parts ginger liqueur plus more for rimming the glasses
- 3 gingersnap cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 1 part vodka
- 1 part orange liqueur
- pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Crumble the cookies into fine crumbs and transfer to a bowl large enough to accommodate the rim of a martini glass. Pour a shallow layer of ginger liquor into another bowl.
- Coat the rim of your martini glass with ginger liqueur. Then, roll it in the crushed ginger snap cookies. Set aside.
- Combine the liquid ingredients with ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into your glass. Dust with a pinch of cinnamon and enjoy.
For more of my mixed drinks recipes and wine pairing guidance for wild game dishes, check out “Changing The Game” or some of my other online recipes.
