Gingerbread Latte
A cozy drink that brings together rich espresso, steamed milk, and classic holiday spices. This festive drink captures the warm, spicy flavors of traditional gingerbread in a luxurious coffee beverage
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3.5gFat: 4.5gSodium: 57mgSugar: 39g
Ingredients
For Gingerbread Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Gingerbread Latte
- 2 cup strong brewed coffee or 4 shots of espresso
- 1 cup milk any type you prefer
- Whipped cream optional
- Ground cinnamon or crushed gingerbread crumbs for garnish
Instructions
Make Gingerbread Syrup
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once simmering, reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow the syrup to cool.
Make Gingerbread Latte
- Brew your favorite coffee or make 4 shots of espresso.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk until it's warm but not boiling. You can also use a milk frother for a creamier texture.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared gingerbread syrup to each cup of brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso. Pour the warm milk over the coffee/espresso and gingerbread syrup mixture. Add a generous dollop of whipped cream on top of each latte.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon or crushed gingerbread crumbs over the whipped cream for a festive touch.
- Stir gently and savor the warm
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