Homemade Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients :

For gingerbread syrup

• 240 ml water
• 200 g golden caster or granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp  honey or treacle (molasses)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 4 peppercorns or allspice berries
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 strip orange peel

Preparation :

Make the gingerbread syrup

1. Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan and stir over medium-low heat to dissolve the sugar.
2. Turn the heat off once the syrup has come to a simmer. Do not boil.
3. Cover and leave the syrup to infuse until cool.
4. Strain into a clean jar or bottle. Keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Gingerbread latte

1. Stir in gingerbread syrup to freshly brewed coffee (espresso or lungo) to taste. Stir and top with frothed milk.
2. Add whipped cream and a little grated nutmeg if you like