A Gingerbread Latte is my go-to holiday season latte. This Gingerbread Latte recipe tastes divine and is perfect to enjoy on a cold day, with Christmas music blasting, and in my case while I package up all of our holiday orders. Go ahead, and give it a try!:
Ingredients For The Gingerbread Syrup:
1/2 cup Molasses
1/2 cup Water
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions For The Gingerbread Syrup:
Place molasses, water, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Strain through cheesecloth if desired. Store in a jar in the refrigerator.
Makes about 3/4 cup syrup, or enough for 10-12 servings.
Ingredients For Each Latte:
3 teaspoons Gingerbread Syrup, Or More To Taste
1 Shot Espresso, Or 1 Ounce Very Strong Coffee
1/4 cup Whole Milk
1/4 cup Cream
Whipped Cream, For Serving (optional)
Instructions For Each Gingerbread Latte:
Place 3-4 teaspoons of gingerbread syrup and a shot of espresso in a mug.
Warm the milk and cream to 155ºF and froth. Pour over the syrup and espresso in the mug. Top with whipped cream if desired.
