Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp Gingerbread Spices or cinnamon
- 1⁄2 cup milk, your choice
- 1 tbsp gingerbread syrup
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
Preparation
- In a Multipurpose Pot - 8 cup, bring water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then stir in spice. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 7 min. Makes about 2⁄3 cup syrup. Syrup will thicken as it cools. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to one week.
- Pour milk and 1 tbsp syrup into Multipurpose Pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Using a whisk or frother, froth milk until foamy.
- Divide hot coffee into two mugs; top with frothed milk. Finish with a dusting of gingerbread spice, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 50, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 2 g.
Tips
Think beyond the latte! Use up leftover syrup for rum-based cocktails, martinis, or even mulled cider.
Make a caramel gingerbread latte by drizzling with prepared caramel sauce before serving.