Homemade Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
 
 
A yummy recipe for homemade Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
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Ingredients
For Gingerbread Syrup
  • 2 cups water
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Gingerbread Latte
  • ½ cup milk
  • 8 oz coffee*
  • 3-4 tablespoons gingerbread syrup (according to taste)
  • Whipped cream
  • Ground cinnamon
Instructions
For Gingerbread Syrup
  1. Combine the water, sugar, ginger and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat when the syrup has thickened somewhat. Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool slightly before using.
  2. Once cooled you can store the syrup in a tupperware or bottle in the fridge for about 2 months. Shake well before using after the syrup has been refrigerated.
For Gingerbread Latte, Makes 1 Serving
  1. Pour milk into your coffee mug. Stir the syrup and add desired amount to mug. Heat milk-syrup mixture in the microwave until hot, about 1 minute. Pour in brewed coffee (I just stick my coffee mug under my Keurig at this point and hit the 8oz setting). Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Notes
*I realize that a “latte” is technically steamed milk + espresso, but I don’t have an espresso machine. If you’re lucky enough to have one I imagine you could increase the amount of milk and use a shot or two of espresso instead of coffee. :)

Update 12/9/14: Several folks have emailed me asking how thick the gingerbread syrup should get. It doesn't need to be very thick since you are essentially make a flavored simple syrup. You want it to be a thin, but pourable syrup that is not as liquid as plain water. Hope this helps!
Recipe by Sweet Happy Life at https://sweethappylife.com/2012/easy-family-recipes/drinks/homemade-starbucks-gingerbread-latte/