Description
A cozy, spiced gingerbread mocktail made with warm milk, molasses, and warming spices, perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting treat on chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp molasses
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: whipped cream or a sprinkle of nutmeg for topping
Instructions
- Warm the milk: Pour 1 cup of milk or almond milk into a small saucepan and gently warm it over medium heat until hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching.
- Add the spices and sweetener: Whisk in 1 tablespoon of molasses, ½ teaspoon of ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract into the warm milk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Serve the mocktail: Pour the spiced gingerbread mixture into mugs. Top each serving with whipped cream or a light sprinkle of nutmeg for an added festive touch.
Notes
- Add crushed ginger snaps as a fun and crunchy garnish for extra texture and flavor.
- Use almond milk or other non-dairy milk to make this drink vegan friendly.
- Adjust the amount of molasses and spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks / Mocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
