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    Gingerbread Pecan Latte

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch each of Gingerbread Syrup and Butter Pecan Syrup)$0.97/drink273 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 Butter Pecan Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks too)

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch each of Gingerbread Syrup and Butter Pecan 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 butter pecan 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 chopped pecans 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

    $0.97

    Calories per drink

    273

    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.

    This is a real, named recipe genre: Kale Junkie publishes a blended “Gingerbread Pecan Latte,” and Panasonic’s own recipe collection runs a “Gingerbread Latte with Pecan Nut Milk.” Both pair gingerbread spice with real pecan. This version combines this site’s own Gingerbread Syrup and Butter Pecan 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 Butter Pecan Syrup, split evenly. 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 Butter Pecan 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.
    Specialty Café Gingerbread Pecan Latte vs. Home Version
    Specialty/independent-café gingerbread pecan latte (tax included)~$6.75
    Home gingerbread pecan latte (espresso, milk, both bases)~$0.97
    Savings per drink$5.78

    Assumptions: grande-size drink, independent/specialty-café 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 $1,387/year back in your pocket.

    Swaps & Notes

    Recipe Card Summary

    Gingerbread Pecan Latte

    • 2oz espresso + 8oz steamed milk + 1 tbsp Gingerbread Syrup + 1 tbsp Butter Pecan Syrup (both made ahead)
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after both bases are made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$0.97/drink vs. ~$6.75 specialty café equivalent

    FAQ

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

    Real — Kale Junkie and Panasonic both publish named recipes pairing gingerbread spice with real pecan, though in blended/nut-milk formats rather than this site’s syrup-and-espresso build.

    How is this different from your Toffee Pecan or Caramel Pecan Lattes?

    Those pair Butter Pecan Syrup with Toffee and Caramel respectively; this drink pairs it with Gingerbread instead — a spicier, more wintery direction.

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

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

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