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–+ servings
Gingerbread Iced Latte with a gingerbread cookie perched on top
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

Gingerbread Iced Latte

A sweetly spiced iced latte brimming with gingerbread flavors. A cool yet cozy way to caffeinate for the holidays!
Yield: 1 latte

Ingredients

For the gingerbread coffee syrup:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons dark molasses not blackstrap
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

For the iced gingerbread latte:

  • 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1-2 cups ice
  • 1 cup oat milk or milk of choice
  • 1-2 tablespoons gingerbread coffee syrup to taste

Topping

  • whipped cream
  • ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the gingerbread coffee syrup

  • Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and let cool off until cool enough to handle. Drain through a cheesecloth if you can to catch any grittiness.
  • Place a fine-mesh strainer over a mason jar or another container. Lay cheesecloth on top if you have it (not crucial but nice to catch any residual grittiness from the spices). Strain coffee syrup into your jar.

Make the iced gingerbread latte

  • Brew the espresso or coffee. Pour it into a 16-ounce or larger glass.
  • Stir in the milk and gingerbread coffee syrup. Taste and add another tablespoon of coffee syrup if desired.
  • Fill the cup to the top with ice. Stir again to make sure the drink is ice-cold.
  • Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve.

Notes

Recipe time includes time to make the gingerbread coffee syrup. Once that's made, you're looking at more like 5 minutes for this gingerbread latte. 

Dairy-Free/Vegan Option

Use oat milk (my fave!) or another plant-based milk for a vegan version. Opt for coconut whipped cream to keep the indulgent vibes while staying plant-based.

Dairy Option

Use dairy milk if you're a dairy fan!

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1latte, Calories: 333kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 171mg, Potassium: 643mg, Sugar: 47g, Vitamin A: 593IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 457mg, Iron: 2mg