Homemade Eggnog Latte
A rich, creamy homemade eggnog latte made with espresso, eggnog, milk, and vanilla syrup. This easy 5-minute holiday coffee recipe is perfectly spiced, deliciously frothy, and tastes like Christmas in a mug!
Servings: 1 latte
Ingredients
- ½ cup prepared eggnog
- ½ cup milk whole or 2% recommended
- 1 - 2 shots espresso or ¼–½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup optional, to taste
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for topping (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the eggnog and milk. In a small saucepan, combine the eggnog and milk. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and steaming but not boiling. If you are using an electric steamer/frother, you can skip this step.
- Froth the mixture. Use a handheld milk frother, electric frother, or espresso machine steam wand to froth the warm eggnog mixture until light and creamy.
- Brew the espresso. Prepare 1–2 shots of espresso or ¼–½ cup strongly brewed coffee. Pour into your favorite coffee mug.
- Add the vanilla syrup. Stir the vanilla syrup into the hot espresso, adjusting the amount based on the sweetness of your eggnog.
- Combine and serve. Slowly pour the warm, frothed eggnog mixture over the espresso. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness: Eggnog is naturally sweet, so you may want to reduce or omit the vanilla syrup.
For the best foam: Mixing eggnog with milk helps create a smoother, lighter froth than using eggnog alone.
Avoid overheating: Heat the eggnog mixture gently and never let it boil, as overheating can cause separation.
No espresso machine? Substitute ¼–½ cup strongly brewed coffee.
Make it iced: Let the espresso cool slightly, then pour over ice and add cold eggnog and milk. Top with homemade eggnog cold foam if desired.
Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free eggnog and your favorite plant-based milk.
For the best foam: Mixing eggnog with milk helps create a smoother, lighter froth than using eggnog alone.
Avoid overheating: Heat the eggnog mixture gently and never let it boil, as overheating can cause separation.
No espresso machine? Substitute ¼–½ cup strongly brewed coffee.
Make it iced: Let the espresso cool slightly, then pour over ice and add cold eggnog and milk. Top with homemade eggnog cold foam if desired.
Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free eggnog and your favorite plant-based milk.