Gingerbread Latte

Replicate a cozy coffeehouse Gingerbread Latte at home by combining coffee with classic gingerbread spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with milk.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword gingerbread, holidays, latte

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings cups

Calories 224kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

Brewed Coffee

1/4 cup boiling water
1 Tbsp instant coffee powder, not granules

Gingerbread Syrup

1 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups whole milk

Toppings

Whipped cream
Ground cinnamon, to dust
Gingerbread cookies, optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Brewed Coffee

In a small mixing bowl or heat-proof jug, add coffee powder and pour over the boiling water. Mix with a spoon until coffee has dissolved. Set aside.

Gingerbread Syrup

In a separate small mixing bowl, combine molasses, maple syrup, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk until well combined.
In a medium-sized saucepan, pour in the milk and then pour in the molasses mixture and espresso.
Place saucepan over a medium-high heat on the stovetop.
Heat gently while occasionally whisking until steam begins to come off the surface of the milk, about 3-4 minutes, or to your desired drinking temperature. Do not bring it to a boil or a simmer.
To create foam, whisk vigorously until foam forms.
Remove from the heat.
Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, a dusting of ground cinnamon and optional gingerbread cookies.
Enjoy!

Notes

Instant coffee powder: Can be substituted with 1-2 fresh espresso shots.

Make it decaf: Use decaf instant coffee.

Make it dairy-free: Use your favorite dairy-free milk.

Store leftovers: Allow the latte to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight glass jar, such as a mason jar, or a sealed container. Store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Make it in advance: You can also prepare this latte ahead of time using the same storage method above.

Reheat: In a saucepan on the stovetop over low-medium heat. Be sure to whisk it well to recombine any ingredients that may have settled, heating it up to your preferred temperature.

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