Thing is, I can’t get them anymore. They closed the Starbucks locally that was good and left the one where all the really lazy people work open. Not sure how that worked but it did. Anyway..I figured it was time to learn how to make my own copy cat gingerbread latte.

If you want to make this really easy start out with the JazzyBird Espresso.

Gingerbread Latte Recipe

• 2- 4 oz espresso shot
• 2 tbs Monin Gingerbread Syrup
• 1/2 cup of whole milk steamed and frothed
• 3- 4 tbs whipped cream
• 1 tbs candied ginger
• 2 tbs caramel sauce
• Fresh grated nutmeg

1. A quick way to steam milk without a steamer is to heat it to a simmer on the stove (or in the microwave) and carefully blend it until it is frothy. Be careful though. It is very hot and if it flies out of the blender it will burn you.
2. Add the espresso shot to a warmed coffee mug.
3. Stir in the syrup
4. Add the milk
5. Put whipped cream on top, drizzle with caramel syrup, sprinkle with grated nutmeg and add the candied ginger

Serves 1

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While there is no way I would ever shop in Black Friday I thought that perhaps the crowds at Starbucks would have thinned out enough by 9 that I could have a quiet cup of coffee.

I was not disappointed.

A friend and I went to Starbucks and found that there were only a couple of people there.  I decided on the Gingerbread Latte because I love ginger and it was topped with caramel and candied ginger. Yum.

And extra whipped cream because my baristas take good care of me.

See the hunks of ginger?

It was good.  Not as good as the salted caramel hot chocolate but good. If you like gingerbread and spicy ginger flavors then this is something you will more than likely enjoy.  Get the extra whipped cream and the caramel…

It is SO worth it.

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