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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Global Beverages » Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte

    Published: Dec 21, 2021 | Last Updated On: Dec 1, 2022 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte

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    Make this perfectly sweet and creamy Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte at home in just 10 minutes. This drink is full of festive flavors and can be made hot or iced (gluten-free, vegetarian).

    Here are some more coffee recipes that you may like – Pumpkin Spice Latte, Nutella Coffee, South Indian Filter Coffee, Turmeric Coffee, Beaten Coffee, Espresso Hot Chocolate, and Caramel Latte.

    Gingerbread latte served in a mug.
    Jump to:
    • About Homemade Gingerbread Latte
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Gingerbread Latte
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
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    About Homemade Gingerbread Latte

    One of my favorite holiday drinks at Starbucks used to be their Gingerbread Latte but in 2019, they retired this classic beverage.

    After multiple trials at home, I came up with my very own recipe that tastes almost as good, and the best part is that it can be made at fraction of the cost at home.

    You can also customize it to your taste. Add more or less sweetener, and spices, or use the milk of your choice.

    With steamed milk, espresso shots, warm spices, and dark molasses, this Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte is an ideal cup of coffee to relish on a cozy winter evening.

    This festive latte is creamy, perfectly sweetened, and will surely satiate your taste buds with its incredible holiday flavors.

    Scale the gingerbread latte recipe if making it for a crowd. You can also make an iced variation for the warmer winter afternoons.

    Ingredients

    Gingerbread latte ingredients.

    Espresso – Use an espresso machine to make the espresso shots. If you don’t have one, you can brew strong coffee using any of your favorite methods like a Moca pot, French press, nespresso machine, or even a simple brew machine.

    Instant esprecco made using instant coffee powder also works fine.

    Molasses – Molasses gives an earthy flavor to this coffee drink that complements the warm spices really well. Use non sulfured dark molasses for the best flavor.

    You can substitute the sweet molasses with white sugar, brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.

    Spices – Warm spices like ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg give it that gingerbread flavor.

    Milk – Use whole milk (full-fat milk) for the best creamy coffee. Having said that, skim, low-fat or plant-based milk (almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk, etc) also works fine. Keep in consideration that plant-based milk does not froth well.

    Variation – Make an adult variation (coffee cocktail) of this yummy gingerbread latte by adding a splash of rum, Kahlua, baileys, or bourbon.

    You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to this copycat recipe for a taste change.

    How To Make Gingerbread Latte

    Stir together

    • 4 shots of espresso (or 1 cup of strongly brewed coffee)
    • 2 tablespoon dark molasses
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

    in a measuring jar.

    Espresso, molasses, and spices added to a measuring cup.
    Mixed well.

    Steam or froth 2 cups of hot whole milk using a manual handheld frother or electric milk frother. You can also use a steamer if you have one.

    Frothing the hot milk.

    Divide the coffee mixture between two serving mugs.

    Coffee mixture poured in the mug.

    Divide the frothed milk between the two mugs. Use a spoon to scoop some of the foam and top it on coffee.

    Foamed milk poured over coffee.

    Top the latte with a dusting of ground cinnamon and serve immediately. You can also top it with some whipped cream and slide a gingerbread man cookie on the side.

    Ready gingerbread latte.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to make an iced gingerbread latte?

    Add espresso, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, molasses, and chilled milk to a blender and blend until everything comes together. Add some ice cubes into the serving glasses and pour the coffee over the ice cubes. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon and serve chilled.

    How to make a gingerbread latte without coffee?

    Skip adding espresso and keep the rest of the recipe the same.

    How to froth milk?

    You can use a manual or an electric milk frother to froth the milk. In case you don’t have one, add the hot milk into a tumbler with a tight-fitting lid. Close the lid tightly and shake it vigorously until the milk is frothy (30 to 60 seconds). Most espresso machines come with an in-built steamer. If you have one, you can use it too.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this delicious holiday latte with Gingerbread Pancakes for a lovely holiday breakfast.

    You can also serve it with coffee cakes like Bacardi Rum Cake, Apple Yogurt Cake, Vanilla Pound Cake, or cookies like Gingerbread Cookies, Funfetti Cookies, or Banana Cookies.

    It tastes great as morning coffee during the holiday season or as a nice change to your regular coffee during the winter months.

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    Make this perfectly sweet and creamy Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte at home in just 10 minutes. This drink is full of festive flavors and can be made hot or iced (gluten-free, vegetarian).

    Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte Recipe (Hot & Iced)

    Make this perfectly sweet and creamy Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte at home in just 10 minutes. This drink is full of festive flavors and can be made hot or iced.
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 219kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 4 shots espresso (or 1 cup strongly brewed coffee)
    • 2 tablespoons dark molasses
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 cups hot whole milk (full-fat milk)
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    Instructions

    • Stir together espresso, dark molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a measuring jar.
    • Steam or froth hot milk using a manual or electric milk frother. You can also use a steamer if you have one.
    • Divide the coffee mixture between 2 serving mugs.
    • Divide the milk between the mugs. Use a spoon to scoop some of the foam and top it on coffee.
    • Top with a dusting of ground cinnamon and serve immediately. You can also top it with some whipped cream and slide a gingerbread man cookie on the side.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XC_L3Xz2pA

    Notes

    Iced Gingerbread Latte – Add espresso, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, molasses, and chilled milk to a blender and blend until everything comes together. Add some ice cubes into the serving glasses and pour the coffee over the ice cubes. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon and serve chilled.
    Make an adult variation by adding a splash of rum, Kahlua, baileys, or bourbon.
    You can easily double or triple the recipe.
    You can substitute the molasses with white sugar, brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
    Use whole milk (full-fat milk) for the best creamy coffee. Having said that, skim, low-fat or plant-based milk (almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk, etc) also works fine. Keep in consideration that plant-based milk does not froth well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 1mg
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