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A tall glass mug featuring a Starbucks Christmas Gingerbread Latte topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Starbucks Christmas Gingerbread Latte

This recipe makes a homemade version of the Starbucks Gingerbread Latte. It combines espresso, steamed milk, and gingerbread syrup for a spiced coffee drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Syrup Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 latte
Course: Beverage, Coffee
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Molasses
For the Latte
  • 2 shots Espresso or 1/2 cup strong coffee
  • 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy) Use whole milk for best foam.
  • 2 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Whipped cream For topping
  • 1 pinch Ground nutmeg For garnish

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Espresso maker or strong brewed coffee maker
  • Milk frother or small whisk

Method
 

  1. Make the syrup: Combine water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove spices. Let the syrup cool completely.
  3. Brew your espresso or strong coffee.
  4. Heat and froth the milk using a steamer or frother until it is hot and foamy.
  5. Pour 2 tablespoons of the cooled gingerbread syrup into your mug.
  6. Add the hot espresso or coffee to the mug and stir to combine with the syrup.
  7. Pour the steamed milk over the coffee mixture, holding back the foam initially. Spoon the foam on top.
  8. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground nutmeg before serving.

Notes

You can make a larger batch of the gingerbread syrup and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Adjust the amount of syrup you use based on how sweet you prefer your latte.

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