Description
This Gingerbread Mocktail is a cozy, spiced drink blending warm milk with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla. Perfectly capturing the holiday spirit, it offers a delightful and festive beverage that is easy to prepare and comforting to enjoy.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp molasses
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the Milk: In a small saucepan, gently heat 1 cup of milk (or almond milk) over medium-low heat until it is warm but not boiling, ensuring a cozy base for your mocktail.
- Add Spices and Flavorings: Whisk in 1 tablespoon molasses, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract thoroughly, blending all the warming spices and sweetness evenly into the milk.
- Serve: Pour the spiced mixture into mugs. Optionally, top with whipped cream or a light sprinkle of nutmeg for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Add crushed ginger snaps as a fun and crunchy garnish to enhance the gingerbread flavor.
- Use almond milk or your preferred plant-based milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetness or spice levels by modifying the amount of molasses or ginger according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks / Mocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
