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Gingerbread White Russian Cocktail

Published: Dec 12, 2020 · Modified: Nov 29, 2024 by Emily · Leave a Comment

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This Vegan Gingerbread White Russian Recipe is a cozy winter treat to warm you from the inside out! Filled with coffee, vodka, and coconut cream, it's a vegan version of a classic alcoholic drink. Gingerbread spices add a festive touch.

side view of vegan white Russian cocktail with gingerbread spices on dark tray
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  • What is a White Russian?
  • What is a Gingerbread White Russian?
  • What spices are in gingerbread?
  • Ingredients Needed for this Recipe
  • How to Make a Vegan Gingerbread White Russian
  • More Holiday Cocktail Recipes
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What is a White Russian?

A White Russian is a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream served in an Old Fashioned glass. Interestingly, it is not actually Russian in origin; this name comes from its primary ingredient vodka. Its first iteration was called a Black Russian; the addition of cream gave it the name it has today.

This drink went out of fashion for many years but was brought back into the spotlight with the movie The Big Lebowski in 1998. A White Russian is the drink of choice for the main character in this movie ("The Dude").

I also have a recipe for a Vegan Pumpkin Spice White Russian. Love coffee? Try a Salted Pistachio Latte or Cinnamon Cold Brew for more caffeine.

pour of coconut cream going into a cocktail glass

What is a Gingerbread White Russian?

A Gingerbread White Russian cocktail has the same base as a classic White Russian. To give this drink a holiday twist, warming winter spices are added to the standard cocktail mixture.

What spices are in gingerbread?

The classic gingerbread flavor many of us love is made up of the following spices:

  • Ground ginger
  • Allspice
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg.

Some other blends include black pepper and allspice, but these are not essential.

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Ingredients Needed for this Recipe

  • 2 oz vodka (.25 cups)
  • 1 oz. Kahlua (or strong coffee for a vegan version)
  • 5 TBS coconut cream
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, plus more for sprinkling
  • Pinch allspice
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 TBS maple syrup (optional, depending on your sweetness preferences)

How to Make a Vegan Gingerbread White Russian

  1. Combine vodka and Kahlua/coffee in a rocks glass, stirring to combine.
  2. In a small bowl, combine coconut cream with nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon ginger, and optional maple syrup. Whip with a whisk or fork to combine. Pour on top of the vodka/coffee mixture. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and enjoy.

Instead of the traditional inclusion of heavy cream, use coconut cream. It's the perfect substitute, with a slightly sweet taste and the perfect texture to complement a cozy winter drink.

To make a vegan White Russian, you simply combine vodka, coffee, and this coconut cream. That's it!

To add an additional holiday feel, I like adding some additional warming spices. A mixture of ground ginger, allspice, and nutmeg team up for the coziest cocktail. If you like sweeter drinks, feel free to add the optional maple syrup. 

side view of a coffee cocktail with a stream of coconut cream going into it

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side view of vegan white Russian cocktail with gingerbread spices on dark tray

Gingerbread White Russian

Emily
This Vegan Gingerbread White Russian recipe is a cozy winter treat to warm you from the inside out! Filled with Kahlua, vodka, and coconut cream, it's a vegan version of a classic alcoholic drink. Gingerbread spices add a festive touch.
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz vodka .25 cups
  • 1 oz. Kahlua or strong coffee for a vegan version
  • 5 TBS coconut cream
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg plus more for sprinkling
  • Pinch allspice
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 TBS maple syrup optional, depending on your sweetness preferences

Instructions
 

  • Combine vodka and Kahlua/coffee in a rocks glass, stirring to combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine coconut cream with nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon ginger, and optional maple syrup. Whip with a whisk or fork to combine. Pour on top of vodka/coffee mixture. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and enjoy.

Notes

This recipe is best enjoyed immediately after it is made. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 21.3gProtein: 2.8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 6.2mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 16.5g
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This Gingerbread White Russian Recipe is a cozy winter treat to warm you from the inside out! Filled with Kahlúa, vodka, and coconut cream, it's a vegan version of a classic alcoholic drink. Gingerbread spices add a festive touch.

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Hi, I'm Emily! I have been a plant-based food blogger since 2017. Garlic Head is a recipe website for anyone who wants to easily, affordably, and sustainably incorporate more vegetables into their diet. I am a lifelong vegetarian and 10+ year vegan.

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