Gingerbread Latte Spiced Coffee (Printable)

A cozy, spiced latte blending warm gingerbread flavors with smooth coffee and creamy milk.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee

01 - 2 shots espresso or 4 fl oz strong brewed coffee

→ Gingerbread Syrup

02 - 2 tbsp molasses
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
05 - ½ tsp ground ginger
06 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
07 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
08 - ⅛ tsp ground cloves
09 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Milk

10 - 12 fl oz whole milk or any plant-based milk

→ Topping (optional)

11 - Whipped cream
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

# How To Make:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine molasses, brown sugar, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
02 - Add milk to the saucepan and warm until steaming but not boiling. Whisk to combine and froth the milk if desired.
03 - Prepare espresso or strong brewed coffee and divide evenly between two mugs.
04 - Pour the hot gingerbread milk mixture over the coffee in each mug. Stir gently to blend flavors.
05 - Optionally top each latte with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a gingerbread cookie dissolved into your coffee—pure indulgence without the baking commitment.
  • Ready in 10 minutes, so you can have a café-quality drink at home on busy mornings.
  • The spice blend is forgiving; you can adjust it to match your mood and the season.
02 -
  • Don't let the milk boil—it ruins the texture and can make the drink taste slightly burnt.
  • Stir the spices constantly while they're in the pan to prevent them from settling and tasting gritty.
  • If you're using plant-based milk, oat milk froths best; almond milk can be a bit watery, but it still works.
03 -
  • Make the gingerbread syrup in larger batches and keep it in your refrigerator; it stays fresh for two weeks and turns any morning coffee into something special.
  • If you don't have an espresso machine, strong brewed coffee works just as well—the key is heat and boldness, not fancy equipment.

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