Eggnog Latte Recipe
If you're someone who waits all year for that first sip of eggnog, this eggnog latte recipe is going to be your new favorite coffee drink. Creamy and cozy, it is festive comfort in a mug!
🔍 Recipe At-A-Glance: Eggnog Latte Recipe
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏰ Cook Time: 5 minutes
- ☕️ Flavor Profile: Rich, creamy, spiced eggnog with a little coffee-fueled magic.
- 🎄 Good For: Perking up a December morning in the office, sipping on Christmas morning, and enjoying by the decorated tree.
- 🧡 Difficulty: So easy, you'll be drinking this every morning in December.
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🧡 Why You'll Love This Recipe
Hi friend: Eggnog is one of those classic holiday drinks that you either love or hate. Personally, I'm on the love train. I can't wait for my first sip of creamy 'nog each and every year! When I found out that you can incorporate eggnog into your morning coffee, I was hooked!
Here's why you'll love this recipe:
- Perfectly festive: An eggnog latte is the perfect twist on my favorite festive beverage and a must-add to your Christmas breakfast menu. Serve them alongside some homemade cinnamon rolls, pannukakku (the BEST oven pancakes), or a Denver omelet casserole!
- Simple ingredients: In December, I always have a batch of eggnog in my fridge raring to go (for drinks and eggnog overnight oats). That plus three standard kitchen ingredients are all you need for this eggnog latte recipe.
🎄 The Ingredients You Need
- Espresso: Using a shot or two of espresso really allows the flavor of the coffee to shine through so it's not overpowered by the eggnog and syrup. If you really want to replicate the coffee shop lattes, I highly recommend investing in a Bialetti Express espresso machine. It's a low investment for a fantastic cup of strong espresso.
- Eggnog: I prefer homemade eggnog because it's super simple to make, and it has an even richer taste than the stuff you find in stores. Of course, if you're short on time, you can always use your favorite store-bought eggnog to make your eggnog latte.
Make sure to check the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, along with quantities and my expert tips and tricks.
🔁 Variations & Substitutions
- No espresso maker? No problem: You don't absolutely need an espresso maker for this eggnog latte recipe-you can make it with strong black coffee instead. You'll get more of a café experience and flavor with espresso, but strong coffee works too!
- Add a shot: This eggnog latte is completely alcohol free, so it is the perfect drink for breakfast all the way to your post-dinner cozy beverage. But you can totally spice up your holiday 'nog by adding some bourbon to your eggnog latte or a bit of homemade kahlua.
- Dairy-free eggnog latte: If you have a dairy allergy, you can make a coconut milk eggnog that's just as rich and tasty as the original.
- Eggnog mocha: Add some white chocolate to your eggnog latte (like in my white chocolate mocha) for an eggnog mocha!
🥣 Eggnog Latte Recipe How-To
Step 1: Start your engines: pour the eggnog, maple syrup, and nutmeg into a saucepan and heat over low to medium-low. Too hot, and the eggnog may curdle or separate...blech!
Step 2: Once the eggnog is steamy and bubbling around the edges, remove it from the heat and froth it with an immersion blender or milk frother.
Step 3: Brew a shot of espresso into your favorite festive mug. Now all that's left is to pour the foamy eggnog mixture over the coffee. Serve as is, or top with whipped cream and more nutmeg!
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🙋🏻♀️ Eggnog Latte Recipe FAQs
Eggnog actually froths beautifully. Its high fat content and the proteins from the dairy and eggs make for a thick, stable foam. Perfect for adding to a latte!
That's a negative. The eggnog is alcohol-free, so you can drink this any time of day (though you may want decaf in the evenings). If you want to make this an adult beverage though, you can add some bourbon to your latte like in my butterscotch bourbon eggnog. Or just make an eggnog martini-I love a Christmas cocktail (see also: my jingle juice recipe)!
👩🏻🍳 My Expert Tips & Tricks
- Share the love: If you feel like sharing, you can easily double this recipe so that you and a friend can both enjoy a delicious eggnog coffee!
- Shake it up: If you don't have a frother, you can pour the eggnog mixture into a large jar (careful that it isn't too hot, or the glass will crack) and give it a good shake until foamy.
- Go homemade: You can absolutely use store bought eggnog, but my easy eggnog recipe is so much richer and creamier, and makes a superior latte!
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📖 Recipe
Eggnog Latte
Ingredients
- 2 ounces espresso OR 1 cup brewed black coffee
- ¾ cup eggnog
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg plus more for topping
- Whipped cream for topping optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the eggnog, maple syrup, and nutmeg until boiling. Once boiling, remove from heat.
- Whip the eggnog mixture with a milk frother or immersion blender until frothy.
- Brew the espresso or coffee into a mug, then top with the eggnog mixture. Top with whipped cream and more nutmeg if desired!
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled for 2 lattes!
- If you don't have a frother or an immersion blender, you can (carefully, and with not-too-hot eggnog!) pour the eggnog mixture into a glass jar and give it a good shake to make the eggnog foamy.
- You can use store bought eggnog, but I've had the best results with my homemade eggnog recipe (it is so rich and creamy). If you're dairy-free, try my coconut milk eggnog instead!
My local coffee shop no longer serves eggnog lattes at the holidays, and I was so sad...until I tried this recipe and was able to start making my own. I will definitely make this one over and over again!