Hot Gingerbread Bourbon

When those winter temps start to take a dip, sip this spiced Hot Gingerbread Bourbon drink! Use your favorite bourbon in this recipe (or rum!) when you need a warm nip.

Author: Erin Thomas
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: About 5 to 6 Drinks 1x

Ingredients

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For the Gingerbread Bourbon Batter:

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 tbsp. molasses

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground allspice

1/8 tsp. (pinch) ground cloves

1/4 tsp. salt (table, kosher or sea)

For 1 Hot Gingerbread Bourbon Drink:

1 to 2 heaping tablespoons Gingerbread Bourbon Batter

1 to 2 shots of your favorite bourbon (We like Makers Mark!)

4 to 5 ounces boiling water

Whipped cream and freshly ground nutmeg, if desired

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Instructions

To Make Gingerbread Bourbon Batter:

In a bowl using a hand-held mixer, blend together all batter ingredients on medium speed until smooth and evenly combined. Scoop butter mixture into a tightly sealed container to store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Batter will store in the chill chest for up to 10 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

To Make 1 Hot Gingerbread Bourbon Drink:

Place gingerbread batter and your favorite bourbon in a large mug. Pour boiling water over mixture and stir until batter is melted. Garnish with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg, if desired.

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