Description

A cozy and flavorful Gingerbread Latte made with brewed espresso or strong coffee, spiced milk infused with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, sweetened with brown sugar, and topped with optional whipped cream and a cinnamon garnish. Perfect for a warming treat during the colder months or any time you crave a festive coffee drink.

Ingredients

Coffee Base

1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee

Spiced Milk Mixture

1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings (Optional)

Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare Coffee: Brew a shot of espresso or prepare 1 cup of strong coffee using your preferred method to form the coffee base of the latte.
Heat Spiced Milk: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Heat the mixture over medium heat while stirring occasionally until it is hot but not boiling, which helps blend the flavors and sweetness.
Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to add depth and aroma to your spiced milk.
Combine Coffee and Milk: Pour the brewed coffee or espresso into a mug, then pour the heated spiced milk mixture over the coffee. Stir gently to combine the layers of flavor evenly.
Add Toppings: Top your gingerbread latte with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for an aromatic and festive finish.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to suit your preferred sweetness level.
Non-dairy milk options like almond, oat, or soy can be used to make this latte dairy-free.
For stronger spice flavor, consider increasing the ground ginger or cinnamon slightly.
Use freshly brewed espresso for a richer coffee flavor, or strong brewed coffee if you don’t have an espresso machine.
Whipped cream topping is optional but adds a creamy, indulgent touch.