Buddy the Elf Cocktail
Sweet, but in a good way. This drink is a mix of vodka and Kahlúa, sweetened with real maple syrup and flavored with vanilla, a little molasses, cinnamon, and ginger, then topped with a splash of sweetened condensed milk. Buddy would love it, and you will too!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 drinks
Calories: 396kcal
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) vodka
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) Kahlúa, or more to taste
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whole milk, or sweetened condensed milk
- chocolate syrup, for topping
- whipped cream, candy canes, candies, and gingerbread cookies, for serving
1. In a cocktail shaker combine the vodka, Kahlúa, maple syrup, vanilla, molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. Shake until well combined. Add ice and shake again. Strain into 4 glasses. Top off each glass with heavy cream, whole milk or sweetened condensed milk. Dollop with whipped cream and garnish as desired. DRINK!
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 132mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.3mg