Homemade Eggnog Latte (Hot or Iced)

An eggnog latte on a wooden serving platter with Christmas decor around it.

Homemade Eggnog Latte (Hot or Iced)

Make your own holiday coffee with this festive homemade eggnog latte! This Christmas latte comes together with just two ingredients, and you don’t need expensive equipment. In just minutes, you can enjoy a fancy latte right in your kitchen that tastes like it came from the coffee shop. Every delicious sip is ultra creamy and indulgent for the perfect holiday breakfast treat.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American-Italian

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 224kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Small saucepan
Whisk
Latte mug

Ingredients

1 cup eggnog
½ cup espresso substitute strong coffee if espresso isn't available
Whipped cream for garnish, optional
Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish, optional

Instructions

Hot Eggnog Latte

In a small saucepan, heat the eggnog over medium heat. Do not boil.
Meanwhile, make the espresso and add it to your serving mug.
When the eggnog steams and bubbles start to form, turn off the heat. Whisk until frothy. Pour over the espresso. Gently stir to combine. If desired, top with whipped cream and nutmeg. Enjoy!

Iced Eggnog Latte

Prepare the espresso and give it a few minutes to cool.
Fill a large glass with ice. Pour in the espresso.
Pour the eggnog in a large measuring cup and whisk until it turns frothy. Alternatively, you can add the eggnog to a mason jar, screw on the top and shake until the froth forms.
Pour the eggnog into the espresso mixture and gently stir to combine. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Own a milk frother tool or machine? You're more than welcome to use that instead -- no need to change the recipe measurements. I like to offer the stove-top method since not everyone has latte equipment, and everyone should have a delicious holiday eggnog latte in their life.
As you pour the eggnog on top, be gentle to ensure the liquid goes into the mug, and you have plenty of foam left to pour on top.
Don't let the eggnog boil. We just want it to create steam on top with small bubbles forming on the surface.
You'll want to use a larger mug than your typical coffee cup to accommodate the eggnog, espresso and foam. Latte mugs are larger and perfect.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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