Ginger Latte Recipe: How to Make a Homemade Ginger Latte
A ginger latte is a shot of espresso mixed with homemade ginger syrup and steamed milk — spicy, warming, and distinctly different from the sweeter gingerbread latte. The best version uses fresh ginger steeped into a simple syrup, which gives the drink a bright, peppery heat that dried ginger powder can’t replicate. Ingredients Serves 1 | Prep: 15 min (syrup) + 5 min (drink) Ginger Syrup (makes ~8–10 drinks) 1 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for deeper flavor) 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about 30–40g) Optional: 1 cinnamon stick, 2–3 cardamom pods for a spiced version The Latte 2 oz espresso (double shot) 6 oz whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free) 2–3 tablespoons ginger syrup (adjust to taste) Optional: fresh ginger slice or cinnamon stick for garnish How to Make Ginger Syrup Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat Stir until sugar dissolves completely (2–3 minutes) Add sliced fresh ginger (and cinnamon/cardamom if using) Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low Simmer for 10–15 minutes — longer for more intense ginger heat Remove from heat and let steep for another 10 minutes Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a jar Cool completely before using Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. The syrup intensifies as it sits. ...