Iced Gingerbread Latte

A glass mug filled with iced chocolate topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie, surrounded by gingerbread cookies and festive decor.

Cozy meets refreshing in this iced gingerbread latte, blending warm spices, smooth espresso, and sweet gingerbread flavor for the perfect holiday sip.

Course Coffee & Tea

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings iced lattes

Calories 191kcal

Ingredients

Gingerbread Syrup

½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Iced Gingerbread Latte

1-2 ounces gingerbread syrup to taste
3 ounces espresso cooled, or 4 ounces cooled strong brewed coffee or cold brew
1½ cups milk such as whole, oat or almond
½ cup whipped cream optional
1 pinch cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions

Gingerbread Syrup (Makes 8 ounces)

In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
½ cup water, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Warm over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Gingerbread Iced Latte

Fill 2 tall glasses with ice. Add ½ to 1 gingerbread syrup to each glass.
1-2 ounces gingerbread syrup
Pour in ½ cup espresso per glass.
3 ounces espresso
Top with ¾ cup milk per glass.
1½ cups milk
Stir well and taste. Add more syrup if you like it sweeter.
Finish with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
½ cup whipped cream, 1 pinch cinnamon

Notes

Chill the syrup before using if you prefer your lattes ice-cold. Syrup makes about 8 ounces — enough for several drinks.

Oat milk enhances the cookie flavor and makes the latte extra creamy.

Nutrition

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