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eggnog latte recipe

How to Make a Hot Eggnog Latte (Step-by-Step)

If you’ve got five minutes and a few kitchen basics, you can whip up a homemade eggnog latte that rivals the coffee shop. Probably, even beats it!
The secret’s all in the froth and how you blend the eggnog with milk. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll want to make this every morning through December.
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Total Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Small saucepan or milk frother
  • Espresso machine, moka pot, or Aeropress (or regular coffee maker)
  • Whisk or handheld frother
  • Measuring Cup:
  • Your favorite cozy mug

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup eggnog (store-bought works fine, but if you’ve got a homemade batch, use it!)
  • ½ cup milk (I like oat milk—it makes it creamy without being too rich)
  • 1–2 shots of espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee if that’s what you’ve got)
  • Whipped cream (optional, but honestly, go for it)
  • Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (for that classic holiday finish)

Instructions
 

  • 1) Brew Your Coffee or Espresso: Start with a fresh shot (or two) of espresso. I usually go for a darker roast because it balances the sweetness of the eggnog. If you don't have an espresso machine, you use a moka pot, Aeropress, or even strong brewed drip coffee.
  • 2) Heat and Froth the Eggnog + Milk: In a small saucepan, combine the eggnog and milk. Next, heat gently over medium heat, stirring so it doesn’t scorch. You don’t want it to boil, but only get it warm and steamy, around 150°F if you’re the type who checks.
    Then froth it if you’ve got a steam wand, perfect. If not, a handheld frother or that mason jar hack works too. Just be careful with hot liquids.
  • 3) Combine and Serve: Pour the espresso into your favorite mug. Afterward, slowly add the warm, frothy eggnog-milk mixture over top. Give it a gentle stir.
    Now for the fun part, you can top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon. Now simply sit back, sip slowly, and let the holiday spirit kick in.

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Notes

Now for the fun part, you can top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon. Now simply sit back, sip slowly, and let the holiday spirit kick in.