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Cozy Cinnamon Vanilla Latte

Transform your morning with this velvety cinnamon vanilla latte — ready in 5 minutes for under $1! Perfectly spiced, naturally sweet, and easier than the drive-through. Save for your coffee ritual! ☕
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots espresso about 2 ounces, freshly brewed
  • 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla-cinnamon syrup recipe below
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Method
 

  1. Make the vanilla-cinnamon syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and let syrup cool.
  2. Brew 2 shots of espresso using your espresso machine, moka pot, or strong coffee maker. Pour the hot espresso into your favorite mug.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of the vanilla-cinnamon syrup and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the espresso. Whisk vigorously for 10 seconds until the cinnamon is fully incorporated and no longer floating.
  4. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave until steaming hot but not boiling, about 150-160°F if you're using a thermometer.
  5. Froth the hot milk using a handheld frother, French press (pump the plunger up and down 10 times), or by shaking vigorously in a sealed jar for 30 seconds until you see foam forming on top.
  6. Pour the frothed milk over the espresso mixture, holding back the foam with a spoon. Then spoon the foam on top to create that signature latte look.
  7. Dust the top with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your café-quality latte at home.