Gingerbread Latte
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This homemade gingerbread latte is the ultimate Starbucks dupe you can make at home! This cozy copycat gingerbread latte recipe is creamy, perfectly spiced, and perfect for those cold winter days.
I love going to Starbucks for their festive, holiday drinks. But, I’m usually craving a gingerbread latte way before the stores start offering them and long after the holiday menu has gone away. Problem solved because now they are so easy to make at home with this recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Saves Money! Starbucks and other coffee shops can get expensive when visiting often. Making specialty drinks, like this Starbucks dupe, at home saves money.
- Quality Ingredients – This recipe uses natural ingredients and no artificial syrups or other sweeteners.
- Easy to Personalize – Want oat milk? No problem. Like your gingerbread more gingery…you are totally in control!
- Delicious Hot or Cold! We’ve been having a little winter heat wave here so I’ve been making these as iced gingerbread lattes too.
Winter Latte Recipe Ingredients
- Milk – This recipe uses whole make but you can substitute your preferred milk. Depending on the milk selected, the texture might not be the same level of creamy.
- gingerbread syrup – This homemade gingerbread syrup is perfect in the latte! Make a batch and keep it in the fridge for us over and over again.
- Espresso or Freshly Brewed Strong Coffee – No Espresso machine…no problem. You can substitute the espresso with really strong coffee.
- Ground Cinnamon and Whipped Cream – These are optional toppings if you want to add a little extra to your homemade latte.
How to Make a Gingerbread Latte at Home
This homemade gingerbread latte is a cinch to make. Start with steamed milk of your choice, mix in a shot of espresso or brewed coffee, and add a couple of spoonfuls of gingerbread syrup to infuse it with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Top it with a whipped cream dollop and a cinnamon sprinkle for a festive finish.
More Cozy Drink Recipes
If you love this gingerbread coffee recipe, be sure to check out these other great cozy drink recipes too!
- Spiked Hot Chocolate (with a non-alcoholic option)
- Chestnut Praline Latte
- Mexican Inspired Hot Chocolate
- Peppermint Mocha
Homemade Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- 2 ounces espresso or 4-6 ounces of freshly brewed STRONG coffee
- Ground cinnamon and whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the milk and gingerbread syrup together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until steaming and just starting to foam.1 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- Remove from heat and froth slightly with a milk frother or whisk. Set aside.
- Brew your espresso or coffee into a mug. Top with the gingerbread flavored milk.2 ounces espresso or 4-6 ounces of freshly brewed STRONG coffee
- Garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon.Ground cinnamon and whipped cream for garnish
Notes
- My homemade gingerbread syrup is perfect for this recipe.
- While whole milk creates a creamy texture, you can substitute it with oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Add more or less gingerbread syrup to suit your taste preferences.
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