White Russian Christmas

Serve in a Coupe glass...
2	fl oz	Ketel One Vodka
1	spoon	Robertson's mincemeat
½	fl oz	Coffee liqueur
¼	fl oz	Gingerbread sugar syrup
1	fl oz	Single cream / half-and-half

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Serve with mince pie

Comment:

As the apt name suggests, this is a Christmassy white Russian – the festive feel courtesy of mincemeat and gingerbread syrup.

About:

Created in December 2014 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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