Eggnog Latte

This is the best eggnog latte recipe. Learn how to make your own fresh, homemade version of this yummy holiday drink!

It’s the most wonderful time of year! Move over pumpkin spice lattes! The holidays are coming and we’re all very excited about it. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by indulging in a delicious Starbucks Eggnog Latte?

I love Starbucks, but it can get expensive when you start making it a habit. Plus, it’s not on their holiday menu this year?! Madness.

Here is an easy to make recipe for a homemade latte that you can whip up in your own kitchen! It’ll only take minutes and will taste better than anything you could buy at a coffee shop. You may want to double or triple this recipe for all of your friends who are coming over for the holidays because it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

This is a festive drink that will make your holiday season even more merry and bright. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious! It’s one of my most favourite seasonal drinks! Give this eggnog latte recipe a try today.

Why You Will Love This Eggnog Latte

• Easy to adjust for your diet
• Can be Keto friendly
• Luxurious
• Cozy, no need to leave the comfort of your own home
• So festive!
• Loads of creamy eggnog flavour
• Simple ingredients
• Easy recipe
• Doesn’t require a fancy espresso machine

What is a Latte?

A latte is a type of coffee beverage made with espresso and frothed milk, which can be topped with foam.

An eggnog latte is a variation of the standard latte that replaces the normal milk or cream with eggnog, resulting in a drink that tastes similar to eggnog, but is much less thick and more foamy.

Just like a regular latte, it can be enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me up or as an after dinner drink with friends or family.

What Does Eggnog Latte Taste Like?

This drink can be described as a magical elixir that makes your entire body feel warm and fuzzy. The taste will remind you of all those great Christmases from your childhood.

First, eggnog latte has the potential to be very sweet but making it at home means you can control the level of sweetness and make it just right.

The next notable characteristic of eggnog latte is that it has a somewhat thick texture from the eggnog.

The flavor of this drink is very distinct and can be described as creamy, lightly spiced, sweet and custardy. The predominant note you’ll taste is similar to a vanilla custard. Then, there’s a hint of spice from a sprinkle of nutmeg, plus a kick of coffee flavour.

If you love delicious coffee drinks, this is a great way to enjoy a copycat starbucks eggnog latte at home!

Tips for Making the BEST Eggnog Latte

Make your own eggnog latte, and make it the best ever!

• Use good quality Eggnog
• Use either espresso or very strong coffee
• Freshly grate nutmeg for the best flavour
• Make sure you gently heat the eggnog

Can I use Pre-Made Eggnog to Make this Eggnog Latte?

Yes, absolutely! I would just keep in mind that the Eggnog flavour is very forward so you want to use a good quality Eggnog that you like.

The benefit of making your own is that you can control the level of sweetness and what is put into it.

For example, my eggnog recipe for homemade Eggnog can easily be modified to be Keto friendly by using Almond milk and a keto friendly sweetener. You can use that to make a Keto friendly Eggnog Latte!

Some people like boozy eggnog, and that works here too if you want more of a cocktail.

Can I Use Regular Coffee Instead of Espresso?

If you don’t have an espresso machine you will want to just make a really strong coffee. To get strong coffee:

• Use a French press for best results
• Double the amount of ground coffee you would normally use
• Dark roasted coffee will give you a stronger flavour
  

We also call for twice the amount of coffee vs espresso in order to get the right amount of coffee flavour in the latte.

How to Froth Coffee Without a Frother

You don’t need a milk frother to create light and airy milk froth for a coffee-house inspired drink.

• Use an immersion blender or regular blender until the milk turns foamy.
• Pour the warmed milk into a canning jar and shake relentlessly, until frothy. (The mason jar will get hot so use oven mitts.)
• Another option is to use a whisk while heating up the milk, it requires a little more effort but it works!

To get that nice, frothy top pour the milk into your coffee using a spoon to hold back the foam. Then, spoon the foam on top.

This does work well with almond milk too!

About the Ingredients for Eggnog Latte

Making homemade eggnog latte requires only a few simple ingredients.

Coffee – You want either Espresso or really strongly brewed coffee. It should be just freshly brewed and piping hot. Read above for tips for if you don’t have an espresso maker.

Milk – You can use any kind of milk you like. Whole or 2% milk is best if you are going with dairy milk. Almond milk or Soy Milk are good here if you want to use non-dairy milk. I haven’t tried with coconut milk but I am not sure I am a fan of that idea.

Eggnog – Either use a homemade eggnog recipe (which I recommend as it’s easy and so delicious) or your favourite store bought Eggnog. If going with store bought, remember that not all Eggnog are made the same.

Whipped Cream – Homemade whipped cream or store bought is fine. Again, I recommend going with homemade for the best flavour.

Nutmeg – Top with ground nutmeg for even more eggnog vibes.

Looking for More Holiday Recipes Made with Eggnog?

Check out some of my favourite recipes using Eggnog:

What could be more festive this holiday season than this lightly spiced Eggnog Sheet Cake smothered in eggnog cream cheese frosting.

Rich and creamy, these mini eggnog cheesecakes are full of festive flavour – the perfect addition to any Christmas dessert table.

This Eggnog Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole with a Brown Sugar Walnut Crumble makes for a fabulous Christmas Brunch or a nice family Sunday breakfast in the winter.  Delicious and richly flavoured with eggnog and warming spices, it is topped with a satisfyingly crunchy layer of Brown Sugar Walnut Crumble.

How to Make Eggnog Latte

Yields: 2 Servings | Prep time: 5 Mins | Cook time: 5 Mins

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Strongly Brewed Coffee (or 4 oz espresso)
• 1/3 Cup Whole milk
• 2/3 Cup Eggnog
• Whipped Cream
• Ground Nutmeg

Directions:

In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat, combine the milk and eggnog. Heat until just warmed, stirring the milk mixture constantly, you don’t want to curdle the eggnog or scald the milk.

Remove from heat and froth the milk.

Divide the coffee between two mugs, then top each with 1/2 of the eggnog mixture.

Top with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.

Serve immediately.