The Santa Teresa Rum Gingerbread Man is a rum twist on the Old Fashioned with all the warm spice of a gingerbread cookie in every sip. It stirs up in five minutes with Santa Teresa 1796, maple syrup, pimento dram and Angostura bitters.
Why Santa Teresa 1796 Works So Well
Santa Teresa 1796 is a Venezuelan single estate rum made with the solera method, blending rums aged up to 35 years. It is smooth, balanced and wonderfully dry on the finish, with notes of honey, vanilla and dark chocolate that make friends with maple syrup right away. A few dashes of Angostura bring in the baking spice.
What Is Pimento Dram?
Pimento dram, also sold as allspice dram, is a rum-based liqueur made from allspice berries. It brings warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, which is where the gingerbread flavor comes from. It is potent and sweet, so this drink uses just a small measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Gingerbread Man cocktail?
It is a rum Old Fashioned made with Santa Teresa 1796, maple syrup, pimento dram and Angostura bitters, finished with an orange twist.
Can I use a different rum?
Another aged rum will still make a lovely Old Fashioned, though the flavor will shift, since the honey, vanilla and dark chocolate notes in this version come from Santa Teresa 1796.
Where can I find pimento dram?
Look for it under its other name, allspice dram. It is the same liqueur, and specialty liquor shops and online retailers usually carry it.
How do I prepare the orange twist?
Cut a strip of peel, squeeze it over the glass with the skin facing the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
More Old Fashioneds to try: Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned
Love gingerbread flavors? Try my Gingerbread Martini for a creamy dessert version.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I love a drink that does exactly what its name promises, and the Gingerbread Man really does! The maple is gentle, the pimento dram smells like a bakery, and Santa Teresa 1796 keeps every sip smooth and balanced. It is a joy to hand to a friend at a holiday gathering, and it takes five minutes from start to finish. If you would like something warm for a crowd, my Santa Teresa Hot Mulled Rum is a lovely partner for it.
Here is the recipe
The Gingerbread Man
Equipment
Ingredients
- 50 ml Santa Teresa 1796
- 5 ml maple syrup
- 10 ml pimento dram
- 3 dashes of angostura bitters
- Garnish: orange twist
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir, stir, stir
- Strain into a rocks glass with ice
- Garnish with an orange twist