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We’ve started a little semi-nightly ritual in our house: evening coffee. I know. It’s probably the worst habit to develop. But after we put the little one to bed, bubbs and I like to sit down with a cup, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Because I’m a coffee addict, and my hubs needs the caffeine right now to stay away (night shift grossness), we’ve been playing around with simple syrups and making “lattes”.

HINT: Use this trick to make your milk foamy. Ditch the steam equipment and shake, shake, shake.

ALSO: These are sweet. Late night treat, anyone??

Here are a few of our favorites …

Honey Lavender Latte

I recently posted this recipe. Amazingly soft and sweet.

Cinnamon Latte

+Simple syrup (1 cup water + 1 cup sugar over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved)
+2 Cinnamon sticks (or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon)
+1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Optional: add in a splash of maple extract to really get that cozy feeling

Simmer simple syrup and cinnamon together for 5-10 minutes. Syrup will start to slightly thicken. Add in vanilla and maple extract, if preferred.

Pour strong coffee or espresso in your favorite cup. Add 2 tablespoons of warm cinnamon simple syrup and frothy milk.

Cinnamon Dolce Latte

+Simple syrup (1 cup water + 1 cup brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved)
+2 Cinnamon sticks (or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon)
+1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Simmer simple syrup and cinnamon together for 5-10 minutes. Syrup will start to slightly thicken. Add in vanilla.

Pour strong coffee or espresso in your favorite cup. Add 2 tablespoons of warm cinnamon dolce simple syrup and frothy milk.

Vanilla Latte

+Simple syrup (1 cup water + 1 cup white sugar over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved)
+2 tsp Vanilla extract

Simmer simple syrup for 5-10 minutes. Syrup will start to slightly thicken. Add in vanilla.

Pour strong coffee or espresso in your favorite cup. Add 2 tablespoons of warm vanilla simple syrup and frothy milk.

Gingerbread Latte

+Simple syrup (1 cup water + 1 cup white sugar over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved)
+1 tsp Vanilla extract
+1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
+2 tsp Ground ginger

Simmer simple syrup, cinnamon and ginger together for 5-10 minutes. Syrup will start to slightly thicken. Add in vanilla.

Pour strong coffee or espresso in your favorite cup. Add 2 tablespoons of warm gingerbread simple syrup and frothy milk. Optional decadence: top with whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon and ginger.

Salted Caramel Latte

Simple syrup (1 cup water + 1 cup brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved)
+1 tsp Vanilla extract
+1 tsp Sea salt

Bring the simple syrup to a slow boil for about 2-3 minutes. Syrup will start to slightly thicken. Add in vanilla and salt at the end.

Pour strong coffee or espresso in your favorite cup. Add 2 tablespoons of warm salted caramel simple syrup and frothy milk. Optional decadence: top with whipped cream and drizzle of chocolate sauce.

What is your favorite??

Hope you enjoy!!

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