Easy Gingerbread Latte
Serves 1
5 mins prep
5 mins total
This gingerbread latte is spiced, creamy, and tastes exactly just like gingerbread - while being quick and easy to make and using pantry staples! You can have your festive coffee within 10 minutes. You don’t need to make any syrups in advance, just combine everything in your coffee mug and enjoy. Perfect for when you want to get in the holiday spirit but don’t have a lot of time. The best thing is that you can adjust the sweetness and spice according to your preference. It’s the ultimate, easy latte to make for Christmas and the holidays.
Instructions for a hot latte:
In a mug, combine espresso, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
shots espresso
tsp brown sugar
tsp molasses
tsp ginger
tsp cinnamon
small pinch cloves
tsp vanilla extract
Steam the milk (heat and foam) and pour it over the mixture. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a gingerbread cookie, and a candy cane (optional) to bring on the festive spirit!
cup milk
Instructions for an iced gingerbread latte:
In a glass, combine espresso, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Add ice cubes.
shots espresso
tsp brown sugar
tsp molasses
tsp ginger
tsp cinnamon
small pinch cloves
tsp vanilla extract
Foam the milk (without heating) and pour on top. Stir with a spoon or straw to thoroughly mix and cool the drink. Top with cinnamon, a gingerbread cookie, and a candy cane (optional).
cup milk