Homemade Gingerbread Latte (Sweet & Spicy)

Make this creamy, sweet, and spicy Homemade Gingerbread Latte at home. Skip the lines (and the expense) at your local coffee shop. It’s just what you need for chilly mornings, or frosty afternoons!

This gingerbread latte is cozy in its own right – and for a non‑coffee tea latte, don’t miss my classic London Fog too.

Now that it’s December, we can stop talking about pumpkin, and START talking about gingerbread, and peppermint and holly and … snow?

Okay, perhaps not (we live in Phoenix), but still.. GINGERBREAD!! YES!!

I’m a huge fan of coffee, but I’ve gotten a little picky about it. I want it hot, strong, and not costing me $5 a cup. Starbucks used to make this, but I haven’t seen it on the menu in years! While I’m sure I could find another coffee shop, why bother when I can make my own right at home for a fraction of the cost?

This is good news for YOU because I’m sharing with you my own recipe for Gingerbread Syrup, which is obviously a key ingredient in creating a Gingerbread Latte.

Step-by-step photos and instructions are below. Jump to the recipe card if you wish!

How to make a Gingerbread Latte

Just heat or steam your favorite milk, then combine with a couple of shots of espresso (or strong coffee), some homemade gingerbread syrup.

To finish, top with whipped cream. Oh myyyyy. It’s the holidays, live a little!

Most flavored coffee drinks are made up of similar components. Syrup, steamed milk and espresso.

My gingerbread syrup contains ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, molasses, water and sugar.

Why you’ll love this

• Easy! You can froth milk using a frother, a steamer, or use an electric beater. You could use a mason jar with a lid and shake it, too!
• Budget Friendly. Make several lattes for the price of one!

Want to make Gingerbread Men too? Grab my easy recipe!

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For the Gingerbread Flavored Syrup

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let simmer gently for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Optional: Strain the mix through a coffee filter or cheesecloth.

To make a Gingerbread Latte. Add 1 Tbs (or more, to taste) Gingerbread Syrup, and stir. Pour your freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee into your favorite mug or cup (make it a big one, this is good) Top with steamed or warmed milk. Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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• Raspberry Mocha Latte. Be your own barista and enjoy this yummy homemade recipe right in your own kitchen!
• Eggnog Latte Recipe. Creamy with a touch of spice, this super easy, super delicious Eggnog Latte is a holiday go-to! Get an amazing flavored coffee drink right in your own kitchen!

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Homemade Gingerbread Latte

Author Kylee Ayotte

Servings 12 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

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Skip the lines (and the expense) at your local coffee shop, and make this creamy, sweet and spicy Homemade Gingerbread Latte at home! It’s just what you need for chilly mornings, or frosty afternoons!

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Ingredients

 

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For the Gingerbread Syrup

• ▢ 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• ▢ 1 tablespoon molasses
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 1 cup white sugar

For the latte

• ▢ 1 cup hot coffee
• ▢ 1 cup steamed milk

Optional

• ▢ whipped cream
• ▢ cinnamon

Instructions

For the Gingerbread Syrup

• Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 cup water, 1 cup white sugar
• Heat, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Let simmer gently for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Strain the mix through cheesecloth.

To make the latte

• Pour your freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee into your favorite mug or cup (make it a big one, this is good) 
  1 cup hot coffee
• Add 1-4 Tbs (or more, to taste) Gingerbread Syrup, and stir.
• Top with steamed or warmed milk.
  1 cup steamed milk
• Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  whipped cream, cinnamon

Notes

 

No espresso? Try instant espresso powder or very strong brewed coffee.

You can froth milk using a milk frother, a steamer, or use an electric beater. You could use a mason jar with a lid and shake it, too!

Want to make this “adult”? Add a shot of rum, bourbon or brandy.

How to store the syrup

Store in a bottle with a lid at room temp for several weeks.

Substitutions/Additions

Brown sugar can be used in place of molasses.

Add a little booze to your latte. Go on!

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Update: This recipe was originally published in November of 2016. It was republished with updated photos in December of 2020.

About Kylee Ayotte

I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee