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Gingerbread Latte

This cozy gingerbread latte combines warm spices, dark molasses, and creamy milk to create a fragrant, comforting beverage. The process involves simmering milk with fresh ginger and spices, then sweetening and straining to reveal a rich, aromatic drink with a smooth, inviting texture. Perfect for holiday mornings or a relaxing treat, it evokes nostalgic warmth with every sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk whole milk preferred for creaminess
  • 1 stick cinnamon use a cinnamon stick for infusion
  • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves whole cloves adds warm spice depth
  • 2 tablespoons dark molasses for rich sweetness and depth
  • 1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine strainer
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mug

Method
 

  1. Gather all your spices: a cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and fresh ginger slices, placing them within easy reach.
  2. Pour the milk into a small saucepan and add the cinnamon stick, ginger slices, and cloves.
  3. Warm the milk over low heat, gently stirring occasionally, until tiny bubbles form around the edges and it is steaming—about 10 minutes. The milk will take on a fragrant, spicy aroma.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the milk through a fine strainer into a bowl or measuring jug, pressing gently on the spices to extract as much flavor as possible.
  5. Stir in the dark molasses and sugar into the warm, strained milk, whisking until fully dissolved. The mixture will turn a warm caramel hue and smell deeply fragrant.
  6. Return the spiced, sweetened milk to the saucepan and warm gently over low heat until steaming again, but do not boil—this keeps the flavors bright and prevents scorching.
  7. Pour the hot, fragrant latte into a mug. Feel free to top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra coziness.
  8. Enjoy your cozy gingerbread latte immediately, inhaling the warm, spicy aroma and savoring each creamy sip.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and spice levels to your preference. For a dairy-free version, substitute with almond or oat milk. Store leftover spice-infused milk in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently.