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Gingerbread Latte

This cozy gingerbread latte combines a fragrant homemade spice syrup with warm, frothy milk, creating a comforting drink with a velvety texture and aromatic spice notes. The process involves simmering spices to make a flavorful syrup, warming the milk, and frothing it to perfection for a creamy, inviting beverage. The final appearance is a steaming cup topped with a luscious foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Coffee & Tea
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for syrup
  • 1/2 cup water for syrup
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger or ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground or stick
  • 1/2 tsp cloves ground or whole
  • 2 tbsp milk dairy or plant-based
  • optional cinnamon or nutmeg for topping

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Mug

Method
 

  1. Combine the brown sugar, water, grated ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the syrup from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or jar to remove ginger pieces and whole spices, leaving a smooth, fragrant syrup.
  3. Pour the milk into a small saucepan and warm it over low heat until it begins to steam and is hot to the touch, but not boiling. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the gingerbread syrup until fully incorporated.
  4. Froth the milk using a whisk or milk frother, creating a velvety foam with tiny bubbles and a glossy surface. Listen for a gentle hissing or bubbling sound as the foam develops.
  5. Pour the hot, spiced milk into a mug, holding back the foam with a spoon. Then, gently spoon or pour the frothy top over the milk, creating a thick layer of creamy foam on top.
  6. Optional: sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the foam for extra aroma and visual appeal. Serve immediately while steaming hot and fragrant.

Notes

Adjust spice quantities to taste. For a sweeter latte, add more syrup. Use plant-based milk for a dairy-free version. Reheat and froth leftover milk for quick comfort any time.