Description
Warm up your mornings with this cozy and festive Gingerbread Latte! Sweet molasses and seasonal spices blend into creamy steamed milk with rich espresso for the perfect homemade holiday coffeehouse drink.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 shot espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon or nutmeg dusting
- Mini gingerbread cookie
Instructions
- Brew coffee: Brew espresso or strong coffee and set aside to prepare the base of your latte.
- Heat and spice milk: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor depth.
- Froth milk: Froth the spiced milk using a milk frother or by whisking vigorously to create a creamy texture.
- Assemble latte: Pour the espresso into a mug, then carefully pour the frothy spiced milk on top.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally top your latte with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and a mini gingerbread cookie for a festive finish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it dairy-free by using oat or almond milk and topping with coconut whipped cream.
- For a sweeter latte, add an extra teaspoon of brown sugar or a drizzle of caramel.
- To make an iced version, chill the coffee and milk mixture and serve over ice.
- Add ½ teaspoon of espresso powder to intensify the coffee flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Coffee Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
