5 from 15 votes
Gingerbread Latte
The Gingerbread Latte blends warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg within a homemade gingerbread syrup sweetened with molasses and sugars. Mixed with espresso and topped with frothed milk and whipped cream, this drink has a rich, spiced flavor reminiscent of gingerbread cookies. The recipe includes garnishes of fresh nutmeg and optional gingerbread cookies or marshmallows for an inviting presentation suited to colder seasons or holiday moments.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
500 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Gingerbread Syrup:
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 3/4 cup water
- Pinch kosher salt
Gingerbread Latte:
- 3 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
- 4 espresso shots
- 1/3 cup milk milk of choice (I used oat milk, frothed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream whipped into medium peaks
- nutmeg freshly grated
- gingerbread cookies as garnish, or marshmallows
Instructions
To Make the Gingerbread Syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, combine the sugars, molasses, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Warm until everything has dissolved and there are no lumps of spices, about 3 to 4 minutes. I find a whisk really helps make this super smooth.
Cup of Yum
To Make the Gingerbread Latte:
- Pour the gingerbread syrup into a cup. Warm it up if it’s straight from the fridge. Pour in the 4 shots of espresso, and top with the frothed milk. whipped cream, freshly grated nutmeg and a little gingerbread cookie or marshmallow for garnish.
Notes
- Make a double batch of gingerbread syrup and freeze half for easy future use; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Gingerbread syrup makes a thoughtful holiday gift when paired with espresso beans and decorated with a ribbon.
Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
557mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
102g
(204%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 102g | 204% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.