Gingersnap Latte

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Here's a coffee shop-quality latte you can make right at home. Steamed milk and a warming ginger-cinnamon syrup turn some ordinary espresso into an extraordinary treat.

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

Ginger Syrup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Latte
1/2 cup fresh espresso
8 ounces milk, steamed (with a little foam)

Garnish
whipped cream
ground nutmeg
candied ginger

directions

Make the ginger syrup by combining water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Be sure the pan is not too small, or the mixture could easily bubble over.

Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer syrup uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat when finished.

Make a double shot of espresso (1/2 cup), using an espresso machine or French press. Use the machine to steam 8 ounces of milk, or heat up the milk in the microwave if your machine does not foam and steam milk.

Make latte by first adding 1/2 cup espresso to a 16-ounce cup. Add 1/4 cup gingerbread syrup, followed by the steamed milk. Stir.

Top drink with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg and candied ginger, if desired.

Makes one grande sized latte and syrup for 7 drinks.