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[size=16]Gingerbread Latte[/size]
Recipe 1 / Ingredients:
1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup (seasonal in some markets)
4 ounces espresso
4-5 fluid ounces steamed milk
2-3 tablespoons frothed milk or whipped cream (optional)
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Measure syrup into serving mug or cup. Brew espresso, and steam the milk, producing a small amount of frothed milk, or crema. Add espresso to mug or cup, then steamed milk, and top with froth/crema (or whipped cream, if desired). Sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon and serve.
Recipe 2 / Ingredients:
2 fluid ounces espresso coffee
2 tablespoons gingerbread flavored syrup
1/2 cup milk, steamed
1/8 cup whipped cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
In a coffee mug, combine espresso coffee with flavored syrup. Pour in steamed milk. Top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla powder.
Homemade Gingerbread Syrup
Gingerbread flavored syrup is available seasonally in some markets. Look for it in the flavored syrup aisle. If you can’t find it at your market, you can easily make your very own “Homemade Gingerbread Syrup” that’s perfect for gingerbread latte and as a syrup pored over coffee cake and pancakes! You can also order it from several online sources.
Gingerbread Syrup Recipe
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup fine granulated sugar (bakers sugar is great for this)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine the water, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla in a small to medium saucepan.
Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. When done, pour into a melt-proof container and let cool. It will thicken a bit more once cooled.