Thanksgiving is officially over, which means we can finally stop feeling pseudo-guilty about guzzling down Caramel Brulee, Gingerbread, and Chestnut Praline lattes at every given opportunity. These little cups of Christmas can get a little pricey, especially if you’re customizing your holiday orders. Try your hand at this gingerbread latte recipe if you want to save some cash without compromising taste.
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine sugar, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool.
Pour two tablespoons of this gingerbread syrup into the bottom of a cup or glass.
Add two shots of espresso on top of the syrup. I use the Verismo system by Starbucks because it’s priced similarly to a Keurig (but it can be even less if it’s on sale, which is often is) but can also make some solid espresso.
If you don’t have an espresso machine, use 4-6 ounces (depending on how strong you want it) of strongly brewed regular coffee.
Add the milk of your choice on top of the espresso or coffee.
Top with whipped cream and ground nutmeg, and enjoy!
Even though we haven’t quite cracked the Caramel Brulee or Chestnut Praline recipes, Gingerbread is a pretty classic flavor that can be easy to imitate.
Next time you’re craving a cup of holiday cheer but not quite craving waiting in line to pay an arm and a leg for your holiday fix, whip up a batch of gingerbread syrup that will keep you festive all month long.