Buddy the Elf Cocktail

By Tieghan Gerard

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!

Ingredients

• 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
• whipped cream, candy canes, candies, and gingerbread cookies, for serving
• whipped cream, candy canes, candies, and gingerbread cookies, for serving
• whipped cream, candy canes, candies, and gingerbread cookies, for serving

Instructions

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   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!