Gingerbread Latte

Gingerbread Latte

This gingerbread latte is a wonderful treat that brings the warmth of the holiday season to your cozy moments at home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 1 cup of milk (your choice of dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons of molasses
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar or sweetener of your choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Ground cinnamon or gingerbread cookies for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Brew Your Coffee: Prepare a strong cup of espresso using an espresso machine or brew a robust cup of coffee using your preferred method. Pour it into a mug or tall glass.

  2. Heat the Milk: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until it's hot but not boiling. Keep a watchful eye to prevent scorching. Alternatively, you can heat the milk in a microwave-safe container for about 1-2 minutes until hot.

  3. Mix the Flavors: While the milk is heating, in a separate saucepan, combine the molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir the mixture over low-medium heat until everything is well blended and slightly warmed, around 2-3 minutes.

  4. Froth the Milk: Once the milk is hot, froth it using a milk frother or vigorously whisk it until it becomes frothy and develops a creamy texture. This step helps create that lovely latte foam.

  5. Combine Ingredients: Pour the brewed coffee into a large mug. Add the spiced molasses mixture into the mug with the coffee. Stir well to ensure the flavors mix evenly.

  6. Add the Frothed Milk: Carefully pour the frothed milk over the coffee and spiced molasses mixture, holding back the foam with a spoon if necessary. Top it off with the milk foam.

  7. Garnish and Serve: For an extra touch, you can add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the foam. Sprinkle some ground cinnamon or crumble a gingerbread cookie over the whipped cream for a festive garnish.

  8. Enjoy Your Gingerbread Latte: Take a moment to breathe in the delightful aroma and then indulge in the comforting flavors of this holiday-inspired drink.

 

This gingerbread latte is a wonderful treat that brings the warmth of the holiday season to your cozy moments at home.

*Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spices according to your taste preferences.

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