Easy Gingerbread Latte (without Molasses)
Make this incredibly easy gingerbread latte at home with just a few ingredients and let the festivities begin!
Equipment
- Electric Hand Whisk
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots Espresso see recipe notes for instant coffee
- 2 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup
- ⅓ cup Milk
For the Gingerbread Cream Foam
- ¼ cup Double Cream
- 1 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup
For the Gingerbread Syrup
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger grated
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- 2 Cloves
- ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder plus more for sprinkling later
- ⅓ cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
Making the Gingerbread Syrup
- Add water, grated ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon powder, dark brown sugar, and honey into a small saucepan over medium heat.1 tsp Fresh Ginger, ¼ tsp Nutmeg, 2 Cloves, ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder, ⅓ cup Dark Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Honey, ½ cup Water
- Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is brought to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Storing Leftover Gingerbread Syrup: allow the syrup to cool down completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Making the Gingerbread Latte
- In a mug, add 2 tbsp of the Gingerbread Syrup to your freshly brewed espresso. Stir well to combine.1-2 shots Espresso, 2 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup
- Heat milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Whisk the milk with an electric frother till frothy.⅓ cup Milk
- Pour the frothed milk into the mug and stir gently.
Making the Gingerbread Cream
- Make the gingerbread cream by whisking together Double Cream and 1 tbsp of Gingerbread Syrup until thick & creamy.¼ cup Double Cream, 1 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup
- Top the coffee with gingerbread cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder if desired and serve immediately!
Notes
- If using instant coffee, mix together 1 tbsp instant coffee with ¼ cup of hot water per espresso shot.
- Using fresh ginger and fresh spices is highly recommended as it has an impact on the flavour.
- Feel free to play around with other warm spice combinations as well. For instance, the addition of star anise and/or orange peels have been a common pick too. Depending on your personal taste, adjust the amounts and add/remove ingredients to find that perfect sweet spot for yourself.