Homemade Gingerbread Latte

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!

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 71kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

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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