Eggnog Spice Latte Recipe

Flavored drinks are a holiday tradition with espresso coffee makers and a great way to spice things up and get one in the spirit

. There are many different recipes for espresso drinks especially the lattes and this Eggnog Spice is an absolute favorite. It is very easy to make once you have a basic latte perfected and it allows one to use a little creativity as well. One should follow the directions for the basic drink and then be a little creative with alternatives suggested below.

The basic ingredients for an Eggnog Spice Latte in a 12 oz wide mouth cup are:

1)Two shots (ounces) of extracted espresso, adjust the amount of espresso to your personal preference.

2)Six eight ounces of eggnog. Light or low fat eggnog can be used if calories are a concern. You can also use a 50/50 combination of low fat milk and eggnog if you prefer.

3)Whipped cream.

4)Nutmeg.

5)Pumpkin Spice (a dash or two) Optional in place of nutmeg.

6)Brown Sugar ( to 1 heaping teaspoon)-- Optional

The basic directions are as follows:

1)Pour eggnog (and milk if used) into frothing pitcher, preferably stainless steel with a thermometer.

2)Add brown sugar and pumpkin spice if desired to eggnog and stir. As mentioned above, if the pumpkin spice is used the nutmeg should be eliminated as the two combined seem to be a little to harsh.

3)Heat or froth eggnog keeping temperature below 150 degrees. Do not exceed 150 degrees as this tends to break down the eggnog.

4) Pull the two shots of espresso (or desired amount) directly into a pre-heated cup. Pour the eggnog mixture into the cup and add a whipped cream topping and then sprinkle with nutmeg. The nutmeg should be used sparingly but is highly recommended as it seems to leave the pallet with a clean and crisp feeling without a sweet after taste.

A couple of other ingredients that can be added or substituted are pumpkin puree (a tablespoon or two) and or vanilla (one teaspoon). There have been several different options here and obviously using them all at the same time would be a little bit much so it is a good idea to start with the basic recipe and then add or substitue one ingredient at a time. All of these ingredients are complimentary to the eggnog base and are not meant to overtake it.

As always we hope here at espressomakerempire.com that this will help you enjoy your espresso coffee making experience during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.

by: Ron Frey

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