Christmas morning deserves more than a basic cup of coffee. It deserves something cozy, creamy, and unapologetically festive. A homemade gingerbread latte is basically a gingerbread cookie in a mug: warm spices, molasses, maple sweetness, and silky steamed milk, all wrapped around a strong coffee base. In this recipe, we’re giving the classic gingerbread latte a serious upgrade by using Brewtal Awakening, our strongest dark roast. 

If you crave coffee-shop Christmas drinks at home, this creamy gingerbread latte will become your new morning ritual.

What Is a Gingerbread Latte (and Why It’s Perfect for Christmas Morning)

A gingerbread latte is a flavored coffee drink made with:

• Strong coffee or espresso
  
• Warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg
  
• A little molasses for that true gingerbread flavor
  
• Steamed milk for creaminess
  

The result is a drink that tastes like a gingerbread cookie melted into a latte, sweet, spiced, and comforting, but still distinctly coffee. Christmas morning is all about cozy moments: unwrapping gifts, staying in pajamas a little too long, and sitting around the tree. A warm mug of creamy gingerbread latte ties it all together.

Ingredients

Step-by-Step: How to Make a Creamy Gingerbread Latte at Home

Brew the coffee: Brew ½ cup of very strong Blackout Coffee Brewtal Awakening and set aside.

Mix the gingerbread base: In a small bowl, whisk together molasses, maple syrup, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.

Heat milk and spices: Add milk to a saucepan, pour in the gingerbread mixture, and whisk. Warm over medium heat until hot and steamy, but not boiling.

Combine with coffee: Stir the brewed Brewtal Awakening into the saucepan and heat for another minute, keeping it below a boil.

Froth (optional): Remove from heat and whisk vigorously or use a frother to create a light foam.

Serve: Pour into two mugs, top with whipped cream, and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. Add a mini gingerbread cookie if you like for the perfect Christmas morning touch.

Then sit down, take a sip, and enjoy your gingerbread latte at home that tastes like a Christmas morning hug.

Why Choose Blackout Coffee for Your Holiday Drinks?

At Blackout Coffee, we focus on fresh, small-batch roasted coffee with bold flavor and real strength. Our beans are roasted in the USA and shipped fresh, so your coffee doesn’t sit on a shelf losing its aroma and character. Our Brewtal Awakening stands out because:

Our Brewtal Awakening stands out because:

• It’s a dark roast with serious caffeine, designed for people who want powerful coffee that actually tastes good.

• It’s smooth enough for everyday drinking, but strong enough to shine in milk-based drinks like this gingerbread latte.

Whether you’re fueling late-night wrapping sessions or that perfect Christmas morning coffee, Brewtal Awakening brings the strength and flavor that matches Blackout Coffee’s unapologetically bold spirit.

Final Sip: Your Perfect Christmas Morning Gingerbread Latte

Making a creamy gingerbread latte at home is simpler than it sounds and when you build it on a strong base of Brewtal Awakening, you get a holiday drink that’s festive and genuinely satisfying for real coffee lovers. With warm spices, molasses, maple sweetness, and bold dark roast coffee, this recipe is everything you love about gingerbread cookies, wrapped in a cozy Christmas mug.

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