Looking for a perfect drink to cozy up to during the holiday season? Gingerbread latte with almond milk has been my go-to holiday coffee with hints of sweet molasses and warming spices. Topped with whipped cream and decorated with festive gingerbread cookies, this gingerbread latte is a must-try.
About This Recipe
The Holidays are fast approaching, so it’s time to make some festive coffee drinks. This gingerbread latte with almond milk is a delicious coffee treat that combines the best holiday flavors into a warming beverage. It’s creamy, rich, easy to make, and tastes just like gingerbread cookies!
Why You Will Love Gingerbread Latte With Almond Milk
- Easy to make: Enjoy your warm and delicious gingerbread latte without leaving your house. All you need to do is follow a few easy steps.
- Festive: Gingerbread latte is a deliciously warm and comforting drink full of festive flavors.
- Customizable: Gingerbread latte can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Prefer it sweeter? Add extra brown sugar. You can also adjust the coffee-to-milk ratio to your liking.
What Do You Need to Make Gingerbread Latte?
- Espresso: A traditional latte is made with espresso shots mixed with steamed milk and a creamy layer of foam on top. Some people prefer to make a latte using strongly brewed coffee instead. Either instant espresso powder will work.
- Molasses: Add adds a unique depth and touch of warmth and richness.
- Almond milk: Unsweetened almond milk gives a nutty flavor and can create a creamy and slightly frothy texture in lattes. Use barista almond milk to create a perfect foam on top of your coffee. You can use other plant-based milk alternatives or dairy milk.
- Spices: A mix of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice is used in this recipe. Feel free to adjust the amounts based on your preference.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a rich caramel flavor to the gingerbread syrup.
- Vanilla extract: Adds sweetness and flavor.
- Whipped cream and gingerbread cookies
How to Make Gingerbread Latte With Almond Milk
- In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, molasses, and spices.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir for a few minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer and let the syrup thicken a bit (about 2-3 minutes).
- Once cooled, strain through a cheesecloth and transfer the syrup to a clean glass jar or container. The gingerbread syrup is ready to use!
- Make a double shot of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine feel free to use freshly brewed coffee, or even espresso powder for this recipe.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until the steam rises. (Do not boil it.) Use a milk frother or whisk to create foam.
- Pour the prepared espresso or brewed coffee into a mug. Add 3 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup and stir. You can adjust the sweetness to your tastes.
- Slowly pour the frothed milk mixture over the espresso. Top with whipped cream if desired and decorate with small gingerbread cookies.
Expert Tips
- You can use store-bought gingerbread syrup instead of making your own.
- Love gingerbread flavor? Make homemade gingerbread syrup with the combination of spices you like in advance and store it in the refrigerator so that you can add it to your coffee-based drinks whenever you like.
FAQs
How Long Does Gingerbread Syrup Last?
Gingerbread syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
How to Serve Gingerbread Latte?
Serve a gingerbread latte topped with whipped cream and decorate it with a small gingerbread cookie.
How Many Shots of Coffee Are in This Latte?
For this recipe, you will need 1 or 2 shots of freshly brewed espresso.
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Ingredients
- FOR GINGERBREAD SYRUP:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FOR GINGERBREAD LATTE:
- 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Gingerbread cookies, for topping
Instructions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, molasses, and spices. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir for a few minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer and let the syrup thicken a bit (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Once cooled, strain through a cheesecloth and transfer the syrup to a clean glass jar or container. The gingerbread syrup is ready to use!
Step 3
Make a double shot of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine feel free to use freshly brewed coffee, or even espresso powder for this recipe.
Step 4
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until the steam rises. (Do not boil it.) Use a milk frother or whisk to create foam. Pour the prepared espresso or brewed coffee into a mug. Add 3 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup and stir. You can adjust the sweetness to your tastes.
Step 5
Slowly pour the frothed milk mixture over the espresso. Top with whipped cream if desired and decorate with small gingerbread cookies.
