Description
Homemade gingerbread latte combines warm spices with rich espresso, creating a comforting winter beverage. Coffee enthusiasts can easily craft this seasonal drink at home with simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 milliliters (2 fl oz) double espresso
- 250 milliliters (8.45 fl oz) milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 small pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 drops vanilla essence or extract
- Vegan whipped cream (to serve)
- Crushed gingersnap biscuits (to sprinkle)
Instructions
- Spice Preparation: Combine ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and vanilla in a mug, creating an aromatic flavor foundation that will infuse the entire beverage.
- Espresso Fusion: Stream hot espresso into the spice mixture, whisking vigorously until the ingredients meld into a silky, harmonious blend. Incorporate a touch of boiling water or milk if needed to ensure complete sugar dissolution.
- Milk Transformation: Utilize a steam wand, milk frother, or traditional heating method to transform milk into a velvety, pillowy texture. For those preferring a French press technique, gently plunge to generate a light, ethereal foam.
- Layering Technique: Cascade the heated, aerated milk into the spiced espresso, allowing the flavors to intertwine and create a seamless, rich profile.
- Luxurious Finishing: Adorn the latte with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, then gracefully dust with ground ginger and cinnamon. Conclude by crumbling gingersnap biscuits over the surface, introducing a delightful textural contrast and amplifying the warming ginger notes.
Notes
- Select Fresh Spices: Use recently ground, high-quality spices to maximize the aromatic depth and flavor complexity of your gingerbread latte.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust sugar levels to personal preference, considering the natural sweetness of milk and potential whipped cream topping.
- Master Milk Texture: Practice frothing techniques to achieve a silky, velvety milk foam that enhances the overall drinking experience.
- Garnish Strategically: Add gingersnap crumbles just before serving to maintain their crisp texture and prevent soggy cookie bits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg