Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with my rich, creamy Copycat Starbucks Eggnog Latte recipe. This homemade eggnog latte is so simple to make and so festive to drink! Enjoy this warm eggnog coffee drink before a crisp morning walk, or as a special treat on a chilly afternoon.
Add the milk and eggnog to a frother and heat until hot and increased in size. Be careful that your frother holds this quantity.
If not, heat the milk and eggnog in a small saucepan until just hot (do not boil), then use a handheld frother to add the volume. See tips if you don’t have a frother.
Meanwhile, make the espresso or very strong coffee.
Pour espresso into a mug and top with ½ the milk and eggnog mixture, topping with whipped cream and fresh grated nutmeg (the best!). That’s it! Easy and save loads of money this holiday season!
Notes
If you don’t have a frother, you can place heated milk in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds to get the same effect. BEFORE BLENDING; remove the “fill cap” on the blender, covering with a tea towel, the heat might cause the blender lid to pop if you don’t allow it to release.
Measure out all of your ingredients and start heating your milk and eggnog before pulling your shot of espresso, that way it will be nice and hot when you are ready to combine the latte.
Storage Tips
If you have leftover eggnog coffee, store cooled coffee in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, place back in the saucepan and heat on low until steaming (but not boiling), use a frother to add a little air or just drink as is.
Variations, Substitutions and Tips
Dairy-Free (Vegan) Eggnog Latte | Replace milk and eggnog with your favorite plant-based counterparts, make the recipe as planned.
Add a swirl into the cup of your favorite syrup, try chocolate, caramel, white chocolate mocha for a little bit sweeter drink.
Play around with the amounts, if you don’t enjoy it quite as “eggnog-y” add ¾ cup of milk and ¼ cup of eggnog and vice versa if you like it really eggnog flavored!
Spiked Eggnog Latte | Add 1-1 ½ ounces brandy, rum or bourbon to your eggnog latte.
Add a ½ teaspoon of your favorite vanilla extract – or try other extracts like chocolate or almond.
Iced Eggnog Latte | Instead of heating your milk and eggnog, use the cold froth function on a frother or just blend in a blender until light and frothy. Pour cold brewed espresso or cooled coffee into a mason jar or tall glass over ice, then pour frothed eggnog mixture. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg. YUM!
Place all ingredients in a crockpot, stir well, cover and cook on HIGH for 1 - 1 ½ hours until hot. Then place on warm. Serve with whipped cream, fresh nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and if desired, some rum, brandy or whiskey.