Gingerbread Latte

It’s the holiday season in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I have been on a roll creating several different holiday latte and espresso creations. The most recent Chestnut Praline Latte Recipe has been a big hit, and so I’ve decided to continue down this path by creating another Christmas latte recipe. This time, it’s for the epitome of Christmas in caffeinated beverage form, the famous Gingerbread Latte!

I include recipes for a Hot Gingerbread Latte and Iced Gingerbread Latte below!

Gingerbread Latte Flavor

This recipe really does taste like a gingerbread cookie in a cup! The rich & robust flavor of the espresso combines perfectly with the sweet festive notes of gingerbread. The molasses and maple syrup add in a depth and caramel depth and sweetness. The ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves play together to create the ultimate Christmas flavor.

Topping with the optional whipped cream and gingerbread crumbs adds the final touch to this delightful holiday drink.

Gingerbread Latte | Full Recipe

This recipe makes one Gingerbread Latte, but I recommend doubling it to share with someone you love. It is the Christmas season, after all! If you are looking for the iced version… no worries! It is further down on this page.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (8 oz) of milk or non-dairy alternative
• Double shot of espresso (or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee)
• 1 tbsp Molasses
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (see our Blue Bird Natural Vanilla Extract)
• Whipped Cream (optional)
• Gingerbread Cookie Crumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the gingerbread syrup by taking a small saucepan and adding in the molasses, maple syrup, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Heat on your stovetop over medium heat, constantly stirring until the mixture is properly combined and slightly thickened. This should take approximately 5 minutes.
2. Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and then set aside.
3. In a separate small saucepan, heat the milk (or non dairy alternative) over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. If you have a milk frother, use that to froth the milk instead. Froth until it is creamy and foamy.
4. Brew the double shot of espresso (or strong 1/2 cup of coffee)
5. Grab your chosen mug. Add in the gingerbread syrup mixture, then the double shot of espresso.
6. Pour the steamed/frothed milk over the espresso & syrup mixture. Stir to combine.
7. Add the optional whipped cream, then sprinkle the optional gingerbread cookie crumbs on top for a fun festive touch.
8. Enjoy your Gingerbread Latte!

We have several delicious syrup recipes that can help you make a holiday latte in no time! One of our most popular is our Chestnut Praline Syrup Recipe, check it out!

Gingerbread Latte Nutrition Facts

These nutrition facts are for (1) Gingerbread Latte. It assumes the use of skim milk and does not include the optional whipped cream or gingerbread cookie crumbs. ¼ cup of regular whipped cream would add roughly 100 calories, using a low fat option would be around 40 calories.

Iced Gingerbread Latte

If you live in a warmer climate, or you’re simply not in the mood for hot lattes, you can make an Iced Gingerbread Latte. The ingredients are roughly the same, but the instructions vary a bit.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (8 oz) of milk or non-dairy alternative
• Double shot of espresso (or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee)
• 1 tbsp Molasses
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• Ice
• Whipped Cream (optional)
• Gingerbread Cookie Crumbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Brew 2 shots of espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee) and set it to the side (or place in the fridge) for a few minutes to let it cool.
2. Steam the milk with milk frother or small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
3. Add in the molasses, maple syrup, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Heat on your stovetop over medium heat, constantly stirring until the mixture is properly combined and slightly thickened. This should take approximately 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add in the vanilla extract
5. Grab your Chosen Mug and fill with 1 – 1 ½ cups of ice
6. Add the cooled espresso (from Step #1) and milk mixture into your Chosen Mug
7. Complete the latte by adding in the optional whipped cream and optional cookie crumbs
8. Enjoy your Iced Gingerbread Latte

If you are looking for another festive latte with a delicious iced version, check out our Brown Sugar Latte