Gingerbread Latte

1 cup water
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp ginger
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla
1 tsp molasses

Strong brewed coffee or Espresso
Steamed milk 
whipped cream, optional

Combine the syrup ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Bring the mixture to a boil then turn down the heat to simmer for ten minutes.
Brew the coffee and steam the milk.

To assemble the drink:
Place ¼ cup gingerbread syrup in a tall mug.
Brew the coffee and pour into the mug with the syrup. Stir to combine.
Pour the hot milk over top and stir.
Top with whipped cream, if desired. Other options are to sprinkle some pumpkin or apple pie spice over the whipped cream, sprinkle some holiday sprinkles on the whipped cream. Add gingerbread marshmallows to the cup.

source: Friday Cake Night

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