Gingerbread latte

A drink that leans on ground ginger and cinnamon.

Drinks

contains dairy

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1½ teaspoon ground ginger, plus extra to serve
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg plus extra to serve
  • 2 tablespoon soft brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 2 shots hot espresso (optional)
  • whipped cream and mini gingerbread men, to serve
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 600 ml whole milk → lactose-free milk, oat milk, or almond milk
  • whipped cream and mini gingerbread men, to serve → lactose-free cream or coconut cream

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix together the spices, sugar and vanilla extract. Heat ⅜ cup of the milk in a pan with the spice and sugar mix, whisking until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the remaining milk in additions until incorporated, then heat through until steaming.
  2. Put a shot of espresso in each glass (if using) and top up with the spiced milk. Top with whipped cream, extra spices and a mini gingerbread man.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calories251
Protein9.9 g
Fat10.2 g
Carbs30.0 g
Fiber0.6 g
Sodium137 mg

Source

Open Drinks (open-source community recipes) — mit