Gingerbread Latte Syrup

 If you like Starbucks gingerbread latte, you are going to love this.   Easy to make.  I put 1 serving size in a snack size bag and then put the little bags into a large freezer bag and freeze them until ready for use.  

GINGERBREAD LATTE SYRUP

Ingredients:

*2 cups light brown sugar

*2 cups water

*2 tablespoons molasses 

*1-inch fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped

*1 teaspoon whole allspice

*1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

*1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 

*6 cloves

*2 cinnamon sticks

Directions:

~Place 2 cups brown sugar, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1-inch ginger root, 1 teaspoon whole allspice, 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, 6 cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks into a medium size saucepan.

~Stir until sugar is dissolved.

~Bring to a boil over medium heat.

~Reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.

~Remove from heat and allow too cool to room temperature.

~Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze.

Making the Latte:

~Pour 3 tablespoons gingerbread latte, 2 tablespoons expresso (or 1/2 cup very strong coffee), and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract into a large mug.

~Stir until combined.

~Heat 1/3 cup whole milk (1/2 cup if using strong coffee) into microwave until very hot, but not boiling.

~Using a blender, blend milk until frothy.

~Pour into coffee mixture. 

~Top with whip cream if desired.