Gingerbread Latte Cozy Spiced (Printable)

A warm, spiced espresso drink with gingerbread syrup and frothy milk for chilly mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Espresso

01 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso

→ Gingerbread Syrup

02 - 2 tbsp molasses
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
05 - 1 tsp ground ginger
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 - 2 tbsp water

→ Milk

11 - 1 1/2 cups (12 fl oz) whole milk or plant-based alternative

→ Toppings (optional)

12 - Whipped cream
13 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg
14 - Small gingerbread cookies

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine molasses, brown sugar, maple syrup, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and water in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Brew 2 shots of espresso and divide evenly between two mugs.
03 - Heat milk in the same saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Froth milk using a milk frother or whisk until foamy.
04 - Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup to each mug with espresso, stirring to blend evenly. Adjust syrup quantity to taste.
05 - Pour steamed milk into each mug, holding back the foam with a spoon. Top with the reserved milk foam.
06 - Optionally, garnish each latte with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and a small gingerbread cookie. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It costs a fraction of what you'd pay at a coffee shop, and you get to control exactly how sweet and spicy it is.
  • The homemade gingerbread syrup fills your kitchen with the kind of warm, spiced aroma that makes everyone wander in asking what smells so good.
  • It comes together in just ten minutes, so you can make it on a busy weekday or dress it up for weekend brunch.
02 -
  • Don't let the milk boil or it'll develop a weird skin and lose its sweetness. Keep the heat medium and watch it carefully.
  • If your syrup hardens in the fridge, just microwave it for ten seconds and stir. It'll loosen right back up.
  • Taste the syrup before adding it to your espresso. Spice levels vary by brand, and you might want to adjust the ginger or cloves to suit your palate.
03 -
  • Use freshly ground spices if you have them. The flavor is brighter and more aromatic than pre-ground, and it makes a noticeable difference in the syrup.
  • If you don't have a frother, pour the hot milk into a jar with a tight lid and shake it hard for thirty seconds. You'll get a surprisingly good foam.
  • Make a double batch of syrup and gift it in small jars. It's a thoughtful homemade present that actually gets used.

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