Gingerbread Latte | the Sweet and Spicy

Gingerbread is often associated with Christmas or the festive season but honestly if you love gingerbread why wait, if you have a fail-proof recipe as is this one for a Gingerbread Latte you can have it as and when you feel like it. Now the joy and taste of this delicious coffee sensation suddenly become the norm in your house and you wonder why the neighbors keep self-inviting themselves over when it’s chilly outside.

Life is good when you have a great-tasting cup of coffee that stems from quality coffee beans, and if this sounds like something you appreciate then creating your first Gingerbread latte using Twisted Goat Coffee is essential. The Hoodoo Medium Roast Blend has notes of milk chocolate, sweet, and honey which beautifully balances the spice of the ginger for a well-rounded flavor profile.

Homemade Gingerbread Latte

I love vacations away with friends, a big group just relaxing and getting away from the madness that is city life and work schedules, and what better way than to hide out in a log cabin surrounded by falling snow and pine trees?

With the roaring fire in the background, conversation flowing, and nibbles on the table, all you need to bring it all together is a decadently creamy homemade gingerbread latte made with love. We have all had, at least once in our lifetime, one of those overly decorated, gourmet coffee drinks at cafes and coffee houses during the festive season, but they can soon become pricey when you are having more than one a week. Now, with only a handful of ingredients, you can create your own version of this sweet and spicy gingerbread latte recipe and dazzle your friends with a hot beverage that looks impressive and tastes even better.

The best part about trying new recipes is that often we imagine them to be more complicated than they are and the drink ends up being the star of the show, and this is one of them. Let’s take a look at what you need to create this flavorsome drink with minimal effort, which results in a magazine-worthy-looking coffee.

Easy Video Instructions

How To Make A Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Strong Coffee Or 4oz Espresso – The 100 Klicks Dark Roast Blend Coffee from Twisted Goat Coffee is the perfect complement to this recipe, it has subtle flavors like dark chocolate and caramel to bring an added sweet element, then throws in a hint of plum to bring in the sour and balance against the ginger.
  
  
• 2 Tbsp Gingerbread Syrup – Homemade gingerbread syrup or store-bought syrup. See Our Recipe Below For Home Made Gingerbread Syrup
  
  
• ¼ Cup Milk – Any kind of milk you prefer can be used but 2% milk foams best. If your looking for a vegan option choose a barista quality brand to get the best frothing.
  
  
• 1 Gingerbread Man Cookie – Optional but recommended!

The cream on top

• ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  
  
• 1 Tbsp Gingerbread Syrup – Homemade gingerbread syrup or store-bought syrup.

Homemade Gingerbread syrup

Ingredients

• 2/3 Cup Sugar
  
• ¾ Cup Water
  
• 3 Tbsp Molasses – honey or maple syrup would work just as well
  
• 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  
• ½ tsp of Ground Cinnamon
  
• ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg

Step by step – Putting It All Together

Step 1 – Start Making The Gingerbread Syrup

Begin by making the syrup, adding all the syrup ingredients in a saucepan, and bringing it to a boil until the sugar has dissolved while stirring continuously. By doing this you break down the bubbles that naturally want to form and the mixture melts together quicker, it seems simple but is a key element in successfully making this gingerbread latte recipe. Turn off the heat and transfer to an airtight bottle to store in the fridge.

Step 2 – Make The Coffee

Start brewing the coffee in a machine, french press or pour over. If making espresso you can leave this step until last.

Step 3 – Whip The Cream Topping

When it comes to the cream topping you want to mix the 1 Tbsp syrup and cream to form soft peaks, a handheld frothing machine will make this quickly but a small whisk is just as effective.

Step 4 – Warm The Milk

Lastly, you want to heat the milk on the stovetop just before boiling point and froth as you go, but not over whip it to become a thick foam.

Step 5 – Get Your Coffee Mug

Assembling all the ready ingredients for this Gingerbread Latte is the best part, and you see the magic unfold and yet melt together before your eyes. Start by stirring a generous spoon of gingerbread syrup into a strong cup of coffee, layer the frothed milk to the top and finish with a big dollop of whipped cream. A pinch of cinnamon adds some color and added flavor, and a garnish of a gingerbread man cookie is essentially the icing on the cake.

Quality Coffee Beans Are Key

You will know that if you have spent time in the kitchen or come from a family who believes in home-cooked food and drinks that nothing beats the love that goes into creating something for loved ones when we are referring to taste. Store-bought or ready-to-go products are good but too often contain ingredients or preservatives which allows them to last longer, so organic and homegrown products are always a winner.

Coffee is a key ingredient in the world and is a vital part of people’s everyday lives, so choosing a good quality coffee can set the tone for the rest of the day. Sometimes we like to wake up slowly and ease into the swing of things, and strong coffee is not always on the cards, but lighter options such as the Adrenaline Junkie Light Roast Blend from Twisted Goat Coffee are the perfect choice to get the ball rolling first thing in the morning.

This way you have that great-tasting coffee flavor and aroma without the kick from a stronger blend, sometimes less is more.

Gingerbread Latte Wrap Up

Whether you are experimenting in the kitchen this holiday season with a Gingerbread Latte sensation or simply making your loved one a creamy cup of java to wake up to on the weekend, be sure that you are enjoying a quality cup. Organic beans that are free from chemicals and additives are not only good for your health but great for your soul, Mother Nature is at her best with each sip you savor.