November 12, 2024
JCB LIVE Wine Styles: It’s a Gingerbread World as we Decorate Gingerbread Houses!
Video Summary
It’s the ultimate gingerbread house showdown between Jean-Charles Boisset and Chef Rafael Molina. Another first for Jean-Charles, join us as he decorates his first ever house while Donnell sips on her delicious gingerbread inspired cocktail also featuring DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Gingerbread Martini
INGREDIENTS
4 ounces Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys
4 ounces JCB Vodka
2 ounces coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
2 ounces Gingerbread Syrup, recipe follows
2 scoops vanilla ice cream, softened
Whipped cream, for topping
Small handful gingerbread cookies, crushed
DIRECTIONS
Combine the Irish cream liqueur, vodka, coffee liqueur, Gingerbread Syrup and ice cream in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Pour into four chilled martini glasses. Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of gingerbread cookie crumbs.
Gingerbread Syrup
1 Cup water
1 Cup sugar
2 tbsp molasses
1 inch peeled ginger
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
Mix all ingredients together in a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain and cool before using.