Learn how to make your own festive latte with this easy Gingerbread Latte recipe inspired by the Starbucks holiday favourite!
Is there anything more wonderful on a winter day than snuggling up on the couch, sipping on a delicious coffee? It is my favourite way to spend weekend mornings (and afternoons)! Especially with a delicious, flavoured latte!
No need to venture out into the cold to get your hands on a gingerbread latte when you can easily whip one up at home! Talk about convenience! It is also far more economical as this recipe costs only a fraction of the cost to make at home!
To make a latte, you will need a frother but if you don’t have one, you can make a delicious gingerbread coffee by skipping the frothing and just warming the milk.
If you love festive drinks, don’t forget to also check out my Peppermint Mocha Recipe!
What ingredients do you need to make homemade Gingerbread latte?
To make this Starbucks copycat gingerbread latte recipe, you will need:
- water
- brown sugar
- molasses
- ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
- vanilla extract
- strong-brewed coffee
- milk
How to make a Gingerbread Latte
To make this latte at home, you will need to:
- Whip up the gingerbread syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add all of the syrup ingredients except the vanilla extract. Simmer together for 5-7 minutes, whisking often. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla. Let it cool. Once cooled, run it through a sieve or coffee filter and transfer to a mason jar or other container.
- Add syrup to hot coffee: Add 2 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup and the hot coffee to a mug. Stir together.
- Froth the milk and add it to the mug: In a milk frother, froth and heat the milk (if your frother does not warm the milk, warm the milk first on the stovetop). Pour the frothed milk into the mug.
- Optional: Sprinkle with some cinnamon and top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!
It really is that simple! Hope you enjoy this homemade coffee treat!
-Cathy
You may also like these other gingerbread treats:
Gingerbread Biscotti
Gingerbread Cookies
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Syrup (makes enough for 6-8 lattes):
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To make a gingerbread latte:
- 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup*
- 1/3 cup strong-brewed coffee or espresso
- 1/2 cup milk
- ground cinnamon, for garnish
- whipped cream, optional
Instructions
To make the gingerbread syrup:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add all of the syrup ingredients except the vanilla extract. Simmer together for 5-7 minutes, whisking often. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla. Let it cool.
- Once cooled, run it through a sieve or coffee filter and transfer to a mason jar or other container. Store in the fridge.
To make one latte:
- Add 2 tablespoons of gingerbread syrup* and the hot coffee to a mug. Stir together.
- In a milk frother, froth and heat the milk (if your frother does not warm the milk, warm the milk first on the stovetop). Pour the frothed milk into the mug. Sprinkle with some cinnamon and top with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gingerbread syrup to suit your preferences.
- Note: nutritional information is approximate and does not include the optional garnishes.
What is the purpose of straining the syrup through the cheesecloth?
It catches all of the ground spices so that the syrup is smooth and you don’t end up with the spices floating at the top of your latte. You can also use a coffee filter to catch them or leave them if you don’t mind them in your cup.