Homemade Gingerbread Latte
Homemade Gingerbread Latte
1 serving
1 shot (about 4-ounces) of espresso or strong coffee
1/2-3/4 cup (4-6 ounces) hot or steamed milk
1-2 Tablespoons Gingerbread Syrup (recipe follows)
Accompaniment
Whipped cream
Ground cinnamon
Pour the desired amount of syrup into a coffee mug. Add the espresso and milk; stir to combine. Top with whipped cream and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Enjoy!
Homemade Gingerbread Syrup
makes about 1 1/4 cup
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon molasses
1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 1/4" rounds
1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
8 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
In a medium saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Strain the syrup and cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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