Learn how to make Gingerbread Lattes, Black Forest Hot Chocolates and Amaretto Lattes with these simple step-by-step guides.

Gingerbread Latte

Where to buy:

The Gingerbread Latte has become a classic over the last few years. You can get one at either Starbucks or Costa Coffee and because it’s such a popular drink it’s likely you can get one at most independent coffee shops as well.

How to make:

Ingredients

* 2 shots of espresso

* 2 tbsp of your chosen sweetener maple syrup/ golden syrup or honey

* ½ tsp of ground ginger

* ½ tsp of ground cinnamon

* ½ tsp of vanilla extract

* 180ml of milk

* Whipped cream (for topping)

* Pinch of nutmeg

 

Step 1 – Combine coffee, sweetener, spices and vanilla extract.

Step 2 – Warm milk in a saucepan.

Step 3 – Split coffee mixture between 2 cups and then top off with warmed milk.

Step 4 – Add whipped cream on top and sprinkle with nutmeg.

 

Black Forest Hot Chocolate

Where to buy:

A speciality of Costa Coffee, this one’s a real treat for anyone who isn’t a coffee fan but still wants a bit of festive cheer in a cup. Inspired by the dessert it’s a tasty mix of chocolate, berries and cream.

How to make:

Ingredients

* 1 tbsp of cherry syrup plus extra for topping

* 1 tbsp of blackberry syrup

* Hot chocolate powder (follow instructions on packet for amount)

* 1 cup of milk or hot water

 

Step 1 – Mix the chocolate powder with a splash of milk until it forms a runny paste.

Step 2 – Add the cherry and blackberry syrups.

Step 3 – If you’re using milk, warm this in a saucepan.

Step 4 – Add the milk or hot water.

Step 5 – Finish with whipped cream, a drizzle of cherry syrup and a dusting of chocolate powder.

 

Tip: Swap the cherry syrup for a cherry liqueur for a boozey alternative.

 

Amaretto Latte

Where to buy:

This one is a staple of Caffè Nero where it comes accompanied by an amoretti biscuit. But you’ll also find Amaretto Latte’s served in a number of independent coffee shops in London, including Coffee & Candy at Russell Square.

How to make:

Ingredients

* 1 shot of amaretto liquor

* 2 tsp of sugar

* 2 shots of espresso

* 180ml of milk

 

Step 1 – Add the amaretto and sugar to the coffee and stir.

Step 2 – Warm milk in a saucepan and then add to the coffee mixture.

 

Tip: If you want an alcohol-free version there are amaretto flavoured syrups you can buy. Simply substitute the amaretto liquor and sugar with 2 tbsp of the syrup.