Description
Warm holiday memories swirl in this classic gingerbread latte, blending rich espresso with comforting spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Creamy milk and sweet molasses create a festive drink that brings Christmas cheer right to your mug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 milliliters (8.45 fluid ounces) milk of your choice
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) double espresso
Spices and Sweeteners:
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 small pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar
Finishing Touches:
- 2 drops vanilla essence or extract
- Vegan whipped cream (to serve)
- Crushed gingersnap biscuits (to sprinkle)
Instructions
- Gather ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and vanilla in a mug, creating a fragrant spice base.
- Pour hot espresso into the mug and whisk thoroughly until the mixture transforms into a smooth, syrupy consistency. Add a splash of boiling water or hot milk if needed to help dissolve the sugar completely.
- Prepare milk by either using a steam wand, milk frother, or heating milk in a pot or microwave. For a French press method, heat milk and use gentle plunging motions to create a light, airy foam.
- Slowly pour the heated, textured milk into the spiced espresso mixture, allowing the flavors to blend seamlessly.
- Crown the latte with a generous dollop of whipped cream, creating a luxurious cloud-like topping.
- Sprinkle a delicate dusting of ground ginger and cinnamon over the cream, enhancing the aromatic profile.
- Crush gingersnap biscuits and scatter them atop the latte, adding a delightful crunch and intensifying the ginger essence.
Notes
- Spice Blending Magic transforms ordinary coffee into a festive, warming drink with just a few pantry staples.
- Milk Frothing Hack works perfectly with a French press if you don’t own a professional steamer, creating café-quality foam at home.
- Quick Syrup Creation happens directly in your mug, dissolving sugar and spices into an intense flavor base before adding milk.
- Whipped Cream Topping adds luxurious texture and provides a creamy canvas for extra spice dusting.
- Gingersnap Crumble delivers a surprising crunch and amplifies the gingerbread profile with delightful cookie fragments.
- Temperature Control matters – use hot (not boiling) milk to preserve delicate spice aromatics and prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg