Description
Creamy Mexican Cinnamon Latte brings warmth from traditional espresso traditions. Rich coffee blends smoothly with steamed milk and fragrant cinnamon, creating a comforting drink you’ll savor with each delightful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) espresso
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) milk
- 2 teaspoons puréed pumpkin (from a can)
Sweetener and Flavoring:
- 30 grams (1.1 ounces) caster sugar
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Cinnamon or nutmeg, to sprinkle
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Create a fragrant simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water with a splash of vanilla extract over medium-high heat, stirring until completely clear and uniform.
- Extract a rich, robust espresso shot directly into a warm ceramic mug.
- Whisk the puréed pumpkin into fresh milk, creating a smooth, creamy base that will develop a luxurious texture when heated.
- Use a steam wand or milk frother to transform the pumpkin-milk mixture, generating a silky, velvety foam with gentle, consistent motion.
- Gently cascade the steamed milk over the espresso and simple syrup, allowing the layers to blend naturally.
- Dust the surface with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon, creating an aromatic layer of warmth and spice.
- Enhance the presentation by inserting a cinnamon stick as an elegant garnish, optionally charring its tip with a culinary torch to release additional smoky aromatics and create a visually striking finish.
Notes
- Experiment with different vanilla extract brands to find your preferred flavor intensity.
- Homemade simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making future lattes quicker to prepare.
- Consider using freshly ground cinnamon for a more robust and aromatic spice experience that elevates the overall drink complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg