Think of your favorite gingerbread cookie dunked in something rich and chocolatey. The Gingerbread Cookie Cream is a creamy gingerbread mocktail with a dark stout base, warm holiday spice and a silky float of cream on top.
It’s basically dessert in a glass, and it takes three ingredients and about two minutes. Serve it after dinner, with the cookie tray or on its own by the tree.
Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Mocktail
- Dessert in a glass. Gingerbread, cocoa notes and cream in every sip.
- Just 3 ingredients. No blender, no shaker, no fuss.
- That pretty cream float. It looks like it came from a cafe.
- A perfect 4 oz pour. Rich, so a small glass is just right.
What You Need for the Gingerbread Cookie Cream
Ingredients (makes one 4 oz pour)
- 1 oz Wood Stove Kitchen Gingerbread Sparkle Mocktail Mixer
- 2.5 oz Athletic Brewing All Out Extra Dark
- 0.5 oz half-and-half or oat milk
Garnish
- Dried apple slice
- Pinch of cinnamon
- A tiny gingerbread cookie on the side (optional, but adorable)
The Gingerbread Sparkle mixer brings ginger, molasses and holiday spice with a shimmer of edible glitter. All Out Extra Dark adds a velvety, roasty base with coffee and dark chocolate notes, and the cream softens it all into something cozy and smooth.
How to Make the Gingerbread Cookie Cream
- Pour the Gingerbread Sparkle into a small snifter or coupe.
- Slowly add the stout and give it a gentle stir.
- Pour the half-and-half or oat milk over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
- Add a dried apple slice and a pinch of cinnamon.
Make a Gingerbread Mocktail Dessert Bar
Turning this into a party moment is easy. Set out:
- Chilled cans of stout and a bottle of Gingerbread Sparkle
- A small pitcher of half-and-half and one of oat milk
- Cinnamon, nutmeg and crushed gingersnaps for topping
- A plate of gingerbread cookies for dunking
Guests can build their own, and every glass ends up a little different.
Pro Tips and Easy Variations
Make It a Float
Swap the cream for a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. For another float favorite, try the Jack-o-Lantern Float.
Make It Dairy-Free
Oat milk floats beautifully and keeps the drink completely dairy-free.
Crush a Cookie on Top
Sprinkle crushed gingersnaps over the cream for crunch.
When to Serve This Creamy Holiday Drink
- After holiday dinner in place of dessert
- Cookie decorating parties
- Christmas Eve by the tree
- A cozy night in with a holiday movie
Where to Find the Ingredients
Gingerbread Sparkle and All Out Extra Dark both come in our November Seasonal Stir mocktail box, with dried apple slices and three more cozy recipes. See the full mixer lineup from Wood Stove Kitchen.
Sweet Endings, No Alcohol Needed
This gingerbread mocktail is the cozy, creamy treat your holiday season deserves. Pour one, grab a cookie and enjoy. Hungry for more ideas? Check out our sophisticated mocktails for Dry January, and tag your creation with #MocktailFantasia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gingerbread mocktail?
It’s a non-alcoholic drink flavored with gingerbread spices like ginger, cinnamon and molasses. The Gingerbread Cookie Cream mixes Gingerbread Sparkle with a dark stout and a float of cream.
Can I make this gingerbread mocktail dairy-free?
Yes. Use oat milk instead of half-and-half. It floats just as nicely and keeps the drink dairy-free.
Is the stout alcohol-free?
Athletic Brewing labels All Out Extra Dark as non-alcoholic, with less than 0.5% alcohol by volume. Check the label if you need a drink with zero alcohol.
What can I use instead of stout?
Cold brew coffee or a chilled black tea makes a lighter version with the same cozy feel.
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