I know I’m not the only one who marks the return of the holiday season by the return of the my favorite holiday beverages showing up at the coffee shop. For over ten years, a certain festive cup has been my first indicator that Christmas is just around the corner- and it just doesn’t feel like the holidays without them!
While my favorite holiday drink is still going strong over 10 years after I first tried it, some aren’t quite so lucky. This year, the ever so popular Gingerbread Latte is noticeably absent from the menu! While other drinks are of course available to help put you in the spirit, if that Gingerbread Latte was your favorite holiday drink it can be a bit sad to see that it’s gone.
BUT now you can make your OWN Gingerbread Latte at home! Not only does that allow you to continue to enjoy this delicious, festive drink, but it means you can enjoy it for cheaper, too.
Below is our Starbucks Gingerbread Latte copycat recipe- best enjoyed in a reusable Red Cup, of course!
Starbucks Gingerbread Latte Copycat Recipe
Ingredients:
2-3 tbs. of gingerbread syrup {see below!}
½ C. of strong coffee of espresso
8 oz. steamed milk {Or heat it in the microwave!}
Directions:
1. Combine the ½ C. of strong coffee or espresso, 2-3 tbs. of the Gingerbread syrup and the 8 oz. of steamed milk. I like to add all the ingredients to a mason jar and give it a good shake to make it nice and foamy!
2. Serve with whipped cream and garnish with gingerbread crumbs {optional but encouraged!}
Gingerbread Syrup
Ingredients:
2 C. water
1 ½ C. sugar
3 tsp. ginger
½ ts. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 15-20 minutes
Let cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge – mason jars are perfect for this.
Have you been enjoying Gingerbread Lattes for years or is your first time trying one? I’d love to know what you think in the comments!
Gingerbread Latte Copycat Recipe
This delicious Gingerbread Latte copycat recipe will help fill the void the disappearance of a beloved holiday drink has left behind!
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbs. of gingerbread syrup {see below!}
- ½ C. of strong coffee of espresso
- 8 oz. steamed milk {Or heat it in the microwave!}
Instructions
- Combine the ½ C. of strong coffee or espresso, 2-3 tbs. of the Gingerbread
syrup and the 8 oz. of steamed milk. I like to add all the ingredients to a
mason jar and give it a good shake to make it nice and foamy! - Serve with whipped cream and garnish with gingerbread crumbs {optional
but encouraged!}
Gingerbread Syrup
This Gingerbread Syrup is necessary for making the Gingerbread Latte Copycat Recipe- but you can get creative and use it in other ways, too! It would make an excellent flavoring for French Toast!
Ingredients
- 2 C. water
- 1 ½ C. sugar
- 3 tsp. ginger
- ½ ts. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar,
ginger, cinnamon and vanilla. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 15-20
minutes. - Let cool and store in an airtight container in
the fridge – mason jars are perfect for this.
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