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Starbucks Eggnog Latte – This festive, Starbucks-inspired latte is made with strong brewed espresso, steamed eggnog and milk. Brown sugar and nutmeg, too. Save yourself 5$ and make it at home – it’s delicious!!
HI, HI, HI! Happy, Happy Friday! I have no plans for the weekend, but man, it feels good to know that it’s Friday.
Can I get an Amen?! Thank you!
In other news, I *just* received an invite to an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Aaaaand was reminded that Christmas is only 6 weeks away. (REALLY?!?)
Also. My husband asked me about making plans for NYE. NYE!!! That’s insane! At the risk of sounding cliche, where did the time GO??
Pass me the Tequila…
Sooo… Should I have waited one more month to post such a festive recipe?! Maybe! BUT, hear me out.
Last weekend I went to Starbucks with their Eggnog Latte on my mind. I thought, if they had Pumpkin Spice Lattes in August, then undoubtedly, their Eggnog Latte would be first on the menu in November.
I walked up to put in my order, and without even looking up at the big ol’ menu on the wall, I asked for an Eggnog Latte.
To my surprise, she said, “We’re not serving those this season”.
Say WHAT?!? That’s preposterous! (<<—I love that word!)
After expressing my disappointment, I ordered a Skinny Latte and a pink Cake Pop… Then I came home and, while channeling my inner barista, I started to experiment with making my own Eggnog Latte.
Truth be told, there was no experiment. I mean, it’s just hot eggnog mixed with espresso. Nothin’ to it. What makes this latte extra special is the scent and the flavors of the Season.
You know what I really think? Add cinnamon and nutmeg to any coffee-drink and it goes from meh to vavoom! Do you agree?
You know what else? Add a shot of some real Southern Comfort to your coffee and call it a day. I did! Mommy Juice at its best. 😉
Happy Weekend!
ENJOY!
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Starbucks Eggnog Latte
Ingredients
- 4 ounces boiling water
- 1 to 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, I use Medaglia D'Oro Instant Espresso Coffee (you want a strong cup of coffee)
- 1/4 cup milk, (use skim or 2%)
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg, or to taste, plus more for dusting
- whipped cream, optional, for topping
Instructions
- Brew the coffee. Stir the espresso powder into the hot water and set aside.
- Mix the eggnog mixture. In a glass measuring cup combine milk, eggnog, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Make it frothy. Heat the eggnog mixture in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the milk starts to froth up. Stir, and return the mixture to the microwave for an additional 30 seconds, or until the milk froths up again.
- Combine. Remove the eggnog mixture from the microwave and slowly add the brewed coffee, stirring constantly.
- Serve. Top your eggnog latte with whipped cream, dust with nutmeg, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
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Thank YOU! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Soooooo good! I cant believe how much it tastes just like the real thing! A tiny bit of rum extract took it to the next level. Saving this for next time (probably this afternoon :P)
Add vanilla AFTER the microwave. That tiny bit of alcohol in the vanilla has a bit of a pop to it that seems to vaporize in the microwave. And you are right about the whipped cream on the top. Like homemade chai, the spices that make this hot drink yummy just do not dissolve well. The whipped cream on top hides the unglamourous look of the cinnamon and nutmeg that inevitably float their way to the top
They are selling it this season I’m a barista and I thing it just depends on the store
They have it this year as well, but now I can make my own and it tastes just like Starb’s!!
I’m right with you on where the heck time is going – it’s crazy!!!! Man, I need coffee. More precisely this eggnog latter – yummy!