Eggnog Latte

An eggnog latte is my favorite way to enjoy eggnog during the holiday season. I just think the rich, creamy and lightly sweet and spicy taste of eggnog pairs so well with fresh brewed espresso. Whoever invited the eggnog latte has my deepest gratitude. It’s one of my all-time favorite espresso drinks.

This is also a very easy drink to make at home and since the Starbucks eggnog latte is no longer available on their holiday menu, you will love this recipe. With simple ingredients compared to the complex flavor, an eggnog latte is the perfect seasonal treat when you need a little caffeine pick-me-up.

Related: Love classic espresso-based drinks? Next up, learn to make a proper cortado, macchiato, affogato, espresso martini, caramel macchiato and cappuccino, 35+ coffee recipes.

Ingredients

• Espresso
• Eggnog – homemade or store-bought
• Simple syrup – homemade or store-bought

Directions

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to extract a rich, concentrated shot of espresso.

The secret to a luscious latte lies in perfectly frothed milk, or in this case eggnog. If you have an espresso machine with a steam wand, place the wand just below the surface of the milk and turn it on.

Tilt the pitcher slightly to create a swirling motion. Continue steaming until the eggnog has doubled in volume and has a smooth, velvety texture.

If you don’t have a steam wand, you can heat the milk on the stovetop and whisk by hand or use a milk frother vigorously until it becomes frothy.

Pour the espresso into a mug along with the simple syrup, then pour the hot and frothy eggnog on top. A sprinkle of nutmeg is optional.

Tips For Making

• Add whipped cream as am optional topping. 
• Choose a dairy-free eggnog to create a vegan version of this homemade eggnog latte. 
• If you don’t have a milk frother you can also blend your drink or shake it in a cocktail shaker (or mason jar) to froth the eggnog.
• If you don’t have an espresso maker, espresso powder (or even strong coffee) can be substituted to create this recipe.

Best Home Espresso Makers

We’ve tried many espresso makers over the years, and here are our favorites at different price points and skill levels:

• Cafe Automatic Espresso Machine – My current machine. It uses any whole beans, so if you use high quality beans you’ll get high quality espresso. It makes espresso shots automatically (no barista skills required) and includes a milk frothing wand to heat and froth milk. We’ve used this machine almost every day since I got it for Christmas last year, love it! It comes in three colors.
• Stovetop Espresso – This is the cheapest way to make espresso at home. It’s more labor intensive and you will also need a way to grind your beans for best results. But this is a classic method that works great when done well.
• Breville Barista Touch – We bought this for a good friend as a wedding gift once and they said they love it. It’s a higher end machine that you will need some barista skills to operate, but it’s an excellent home espresso maker.
• Nespresso Vertuo – For those who want an espresso maker that uses pods, this is my favorite. Depending what pod you use, it can make espresso or coffee.

More Seasonal Drink Recipes

• Gingerbread Latte
• Peppermint Mocha
• Apple Crisp Macchiato
• Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
• Caramel Macchiato
• Eggnog Jello Shot
• Peppermint Mocha Jello Shot
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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a rich and creamy latte made with eggnog

Yield 1

Prep 5 minutes mins

Total 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

1x2x3x

• ▢ 1 shot espresso
• ▢ 1 cup eggnog
• ▢ 1 tablespoon simple syrup

Equipment

• ▢
  espresso maker

Instructions

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to extract a rich, concentrated shot of espresso.
• The secret to a luscious latte lies in perfectly frothed milk, or in this case eggnog. If you have an espresso machine with a steam wand, place the wand just below the surface of the milk and turn it on.
• Tilt the pitcher slightly to create a swirling motion. Continue steaming until the eggnog has doubled in volume and has a smooth, velvety texture.
• If you don’t have a steam wand, you can heat the milk on the stovetop and whisk by hand or use a milk frother vigorously until it becomes frothy.
• Pour the espresso into a mug along with the simple syrup, then pour the hot and frothy eggnog on top.
• Sprinkle on a little nutmeg, optional.

Notes

The simple syrup is optional in this recipe. While I think most eggnog lattes do get sweetened, it’s such a rich and creamy drink that if you want to leave it unsweetened, that’s fine too. Many eggnog recipes already contain some sugar anyway. 

© Author Emma Chapman

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keywords eggnog, espresso

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Eggnog Latte

Amount per Serving

Calories

280

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

11

g

17

%

Saturated Fat

 

7

g

44

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Cholesterol

 

150

mg

50

%

Sodium

 

153

mg

7

%

Potassium

 

466

mg

13

%

Carbohydrates

 

36

g

12

%

Sugar

 

35

g

39

%

Protein

 

12

g

24

%

Vitamin A

 

523

IU

10

%

Vitamin C

 

4

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

333

mg

33

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.