Cozy Homemade Gingerbread Latte
Learn how to make a homemade gingerbread latte. It starts off with a simple syrup recipe that tastes just like a gingerbread cookie. Then, add freshly brewed espresso and warm frothy milk to make yourself a latte! Gingerbread syrup would also make a great homemade gift!
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Ingredients
gingerbread syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup EACH brown sugar AND granulated
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 4 1/4 inch slices fresh ginger
- 10 whole cloves
- 10 whole peppercorns
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
latte:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 ounces espresso or strong brewed coffee
- whipped cream
- gingerbread cookies
Instructions
- gingerbread syrup: combine all the ingredients for the syrup in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat and allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for 15-20 minutes. It won't get super thick, but this allows the flavors to really extract from the ingredients. Remove the cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and ginger slices. Pour the prepared syrup into a glass bottle, allow it to cool before covering.
- gingerbread latte: Add the milk to a mason jar, cover and shake for 30-40 seconds until the milk froths. Remove the cap and heat the milk in the microwave or by pouring it into a saucepan until heated to the desired temperature. Add 2-3 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup into a mug, add the milk to the mug, followed by the prepared espresso. Scoop the foam from the mason jar (or saucepan) on top and add whipped cream as desired. Deck it out with a tiny gingerbread cookie and serve warm!
Notes
- leftover syrup can be refrigerated or kept at room temperature.
