Gingerbread Men (The Drink) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Coffee-based holiday toddy Ingredients:
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 |
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 1/2 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 1/2 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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