Description
Cinnamon Latte embraces warm, comforting flavors that blend espresso’s richness with creamy milk and sweet spice. Coffee enthusiasts will savor this simple yet elegant drink that promises delightful moments of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 mL (6.8 fl oz) milk
- 60 mL (2 fl oz) espresso
- 2 tsps puréed pumpkin (from a can)
- 30 g (1.1 oz) caster sugar
- 60 mL (2 fl oz) water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon or nutmeg, to sprinkle
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Syrup Preparation: Craft a fragrant simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water with vanilla extract over medium-high heat, stirring until transparent and uniform.
- Espresso Foundation: Pull a robust espresso shot directly into a prewarmed ceramic mug.
- Milk Transformation: Whisk pumpkin purée into fresh milk, creating a smooth, creamy base, then utilize a steam wand to generate a silky, velvety foam with consistent, gentle motion.
- Layering Technique: Cascade the steamed pumpkin-infused milk over the espresso and simple syrup, allowing the layers to merge organically.
- Aromatic Finishing: Dust the surface with ground cinnamon, creating a warm spice layer, and garnish with a cinnamon stick – optionally charring its tip with a culinary torch to release smoky aromatics and elevate the visual presentation.
Notes
- Prepare Simple Syrup Ahead: Make vanilla-infused syrup in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, ensuring a quick and consistent sweetening process.
- Temperature Matters: Warm your ceramic mug before adding espresso to maintain optimal coffee temperature and prevent rapid cooling.
- Froth with Precision: Use slow, steady circular motions when frothing pumpkin-milk mixture to achieve a consistently smooth, velvety texture without large bubbles.
- Garnish Strategically: Lightly torch the cinnamon stick’s tip just before serving to release deep, smoky aromatics that elevate the drink’s sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg