Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte Made At Home In Minutes
Make the dreamiest homemade gingerbread latte inspired by Starbucks using my easy gingerbread syrup. Cozy, spicy, and way cheaper to make at home. Instructions for hot, iced, and cold foam versions included.
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Servings: 1 latte
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Gingerbread Syrup:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 half teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 fourth teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
Ingredients for One Latte:
- 1 to 2 shots hot espresso or one half cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 half ounce to 1 ounce gingerbread syrup
- 1 cup milk of choice
- Ice if making iced
- Optional cold foam
Instructions
Gingerbread Syrup Instructions
- Add the light brown sugar, molasses, water, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to a saucepan.
- Place over medium heat and whisk until everything is fully combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it bubble for five to ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the syrup cool for a few minutes then pour it into a jar or bottle.
- Store in the fridge and shake before using.
How to Make a Hot Gingerbread Latte
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee.
- Add one half ounce to one ounce of gingerbread syrup to your mug depending on sweetness preference.
- Pour in your hot espresso and mix until combined.
- Warm your milk and froth it with a frother or whisk.
- Pour the frothy milk over your espresso mixture.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top if you want a little extra holiday energy.
How to Make an Iced Gingerbread Latte
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add your gingerbread syrup.
- Pour over your espresso or coffee.
- Add cold milk and stir.
- Top with cold foam if you want it extra dreamy. Classic Vanilla Cold Foam – Whisk or froth 3 tbsp cold heavy cream, 2 tbsp milk, & 1 tbsp of vanilla syrup until thick and fluffy. Gingerbread Cold Foam – Whisk or froth 3 tbsp cold heavy cream, 2 tbsp milk, & 1 tbsp of gingerbreadsyrup until thick and fluffy.
- Classic Vanilla Cold Foam – Whisk or froth 3 tbsp cold heavy cream, 2 tbsp milk, & 1 tbsp of vanilla syrup until thick and fluffy.
- Gingerbread Cold Foam – Whisk or froth 3 tbsp cold heavy cream, 2 tbsp milk, & 1 tbsp of gingerbreadsyrup until thick and fluffy.