Gingerbread Latte

Name: Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: FOR THE GINGERBREAD SYRUP:; 1/2 cups Molasses; 1/2 cups Water; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cloves; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; FOR EACH LATTE:; 3 teaspoons Gingerbread Syrup, Or More To Taste; 1 Shot Espresso, Or 1 Ounce Very Strong Coffee; 1/4 cups Whole Milk; 1/4 cups Cream; Whipped Cream, For Serving (optional)

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE GINGERBREAD SYRUP:
1/2 cups Molasses
1/2 cups Water
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
FOR EACH LATTE:
3 teaspoons Gingerbread Syrup, Or More To Taste
1 Shot Espresso, Or 1 Ounce Very Strong Coffee
1/4 cups Whole Milk
1/4 cups Cream
Whipped Cream, For Serving (optional)

Directions

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For the gingerbread syrup:
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Place molasses, water, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Strain through cheesecloth if desired. Store in a jar in the refrigerator.
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Makes about 3/4 cup syrup, or enough for 10-12 servings.
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For each gingerbread latte:
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Place 3-4 teaspoons of gingerbread syrup and a shot of espresso in a mug.
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Warm the milk and cream to 155°F and froth. Pour over the syrup and espresso in the mug. Top with whipped cream if desired.
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Notes:
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1. This makes a single-sized latte. You can definitely make a larger latte if you prefer!
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2. You can also make this kid-friendly by omitting the coffee.
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3. For a more punchy flavor, make sure to use blackstrap molasses.