Gingerbread Men (The Drink)

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Coffee, Hot Beverage

Ingredients

  • Gingerbread Syrup:
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Remaining Ingredients:
  • 4 cups freshly brewed strong coffee
  • 4 tablespoons half-and-half
  • whipped cream, for garnish

Directions

  1. Make the syrup: in a small bowl, mix the molasses, brown sugar, baking soda, and spices together; cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

  2. Pour ½ cup coffee and 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup into each of 4 mugs, stirring until the syrup dissolves.

  3. Add 1 tablespoon half-and-half and an additional ½ cup coffee to each mug.

  4. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of ground cloves (or whatever spice you like).

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