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    Gingerbread Honey Latte

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch each of Gingerbread Syrup and Honey Syrup)$1.22/drink246 cal/drink

    Uses Gingerbread Syrup — make a batch ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week or two, so you won't need to make it again for every drink.

    Ingredients & steps

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    Written hot. Switch to see the iced version's ingredients and steps.

    Ingredients

    • 2oz espresso (or 1/3 cup strong coffee/moka pot equivalent)
    • 8oz milk, steamed or frothed
    • 1 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge)
    • 1 tbsp Honey Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 3 weeks)

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch each of Gingerbread Syrup and Honey Syrup ahead of time if you haven't already.
    2. 2.Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew strong coffee) directly into your serving cup.
    3. 3.Stir in 1 tbsp of the gingerbread syrup and 1 tbsp of the honey syrup while the espresso is still hot, until both are fully combined.
    4. 4.Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour over the espresso mixture.
    5. 5.Serve immediately, with a dusting of nutmeg or cinnamon on top if you like.

    Swap the milk

    This recipe is written with Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk (8oz). Pick a different milk to see the cost and calories update below.

    Milk: Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk

    Cost per drink

    $1.22

    Calories per drink

    246

    Not medical or nutrition advice. Calorie figures on this page are estimates based on typical ingredient values, not a lab analysis of your exact batch — they'll shift with the brand of milk, syrup, or protein powder you actually use. "Ingredient-Honest" and "sugar-free" describe what's in the recipe, not a health claim. If you're managing diabetes, a caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy, or another condition, check with a doctor or dietitian before making a recipe part of your routine. Read the full disclaimer.

    Honey is a traditional gingerbread ingredient, and this is a real, officially-published pairing: Honey.com’s own site publishes a “Burnt Honey Gingerbread Latte,” built from a honey simple syrup blended with the same spices (allspice, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon) that define gingerbread. Nate’s Honey and Stumptown Coffee publish their own versions too. This version combines this site’s own Gingerbread Syrup (molasses and brown sugar) with Honey Syrup.

    Two Real Bases, Not a New Fused Syrup

    This drink combines two syrups this site already has: 1 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup and 1 tbsp Honey Syrup, split evenly — the same pattern this site already uses for Honey Lavender Latte and Cardamom Honey Latte. No new syrup needed.

    Building the Latte

    1. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 2oz) directly into your cup, or brew a strong coffee/moka pot equivalent.
    2. Stir in 1 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup and 1 tbsp Honey Syrup while the espresso is still hot.
    3. Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour it over the espresso mixture.
    Chain Flavored Latte vs. Home Version
    Chain-size flavored latte (tax included)~$6.50
    Home gingerbread honey latte (espresso, milk, both bases)~$1.22
    Savings per drink$5.28

    Assumptions: grande-size flavored latte, chain pricing, dairy milk, $16/lb specialty beans or equivalent grocery beans. At 5 drinks a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,267/year back in your pocket.

    Swaps & Notes

    • No espresso machine? A moka pot or strong AeroPress shot works fine.
    • Want it more gingerbread-forward or more honey-forward? Shift the ratio to 1.5 tbsp of one and 0.5 tbsp of the other.
    • Watching sugar? Swap in Sugar-Free Gingerbread Syrup and/or Sugar-Free Honey Syrup 1:1.

    Recipe Card Summary

    Gingerbread Honey Latte

    • 2oz espresso + 8oz steamed milk + 1 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup + 1 tbsp Honey Syrup (both made ahead)
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after both bases are made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$1.22/drink vs. ~$6.50 chain equivalent

    FAQ

    Is this a real pairing, or did you invent it?

    Real — Honey.com’s own official recipe site publishes a Burnt Honey Gingerbread Latte, and both Nate’s Honey and Stumptown Coffee publish their own gingerbread-plus-honey versions.

    How is this different from your plain Gingerbread Latte?

    The Gingerbread Latte is sweetened entirely by the molasses-and-brown-sugar syrup; this version swaps in real honey for part of the sweetness, which changes the flavor noticeably.

    Can I use the sugar-free versions of either base?

    Yes — swap in Sugar-Free Gingerbread Syrup and/or Sugar-Free Honey Syrup 1:1; the ratios don’t change.

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