Gingerbread Latte

Espresso is sweetened with homemade gingerbread syrup and topped with frothed milk and whipped cream in this Gingerbread Latte recipe. It's like a better version of your favorite Starbucks Gingerbread Latte, made in the comfort of your own home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fall drinks, gingerbread syrup, starbucks gingerbread latte

Servings: drink

Ingredients

Gingerbread syrup:

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar , packed
1/4 cup molasses
1 & 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch ground cloves
pinch fine sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For one latte:

2 shots hot espresso or 1/2 cup strong coffee
2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
3/4 cup frothed whole milk
whipped cream , for serving
ground cinnamon , for serving
ground nutmeg , for serving

Instructions

Place the water, sugar, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into a medium-sized saucepot. Stir to combine.
Place over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once at a low simmer, constantly stir for 5 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Set aside.
Add espresso or coffee to your mug.
Add gingerbread syrup and frothed milk. Top with whipped cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg, if using, and enjoy!
NOTE: calories calculated is for one latte. The gingerbread syrup recipe is enough to make 9 lattes if you use 2 tablespoons of syrup per latte. I believe this is the perfect amount of sweetness, but use more or less to your taste!

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