Eggnog Latte Recipe

Eggnog Latte in a glass mug with snowflakes on it and a cinnamon stick on top.

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This easy Eggnog Latte recipe combines strong coffee or espresso with creamy eggnog, frothy milk, and warm spices for the coziest Christmas coffee drink. Perfect for holiday breakfast, brunch, or sipping by the tree on Christmas morning.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverage, Breakfast, coffee

Servings:

Author: Kellie

Cost: $2

Equipment

coffee maker or espresso machine
milk frother optional
saucepan
whisk
mug

Ingredients

½ cup strong brewed coffee or 1–2 shots espresso (2–3 oz)
½ cup eggnog store-bought or homemade
½ cup milk whole milk recommended, or any milk, dairy alternative you like
1 teaspoon sugar maple syrup, or simple syrup (optional, to taste)
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cinnamon
Small pinch salt just a few grains – boosts flavor

For Serving (optional)

Whipped cream
Extra ground nutmeg and/or cinnamon
Cinnamon stick

Instructions

Brew ½ cup strong coffee or pull 1–2 shots of espresso. Pour into your favorite mug.
In a small saucepan, combine the eggnog and milk.
Add sugar or sweetener if using, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and the tiny pinch of salt.
Warm over medium-low heat, whisking often, until steaming and just starting to bubble around the edges. Don’t let it boil hard, especially if using real eggnog, gentle heat keeps it smooth.
Use a milk frother, immersion blender, or whisk vigorously off the heat until it’s foamy.
(If you have an espresso machine, you can steam the eggnog - milk mixture like regular milk.)
Pour the hot coffee/espresso into your mug if it’s not already there.
Slowly pour the hot eggnog mixture over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon. Then, spoon the foam on top.
Top with whipped cream, if using.
Dust with a little extra nutmeg and/or cinnamon.
Add a cinnamon stick for stirring.

Notes

You can use either espresso or very strong brewed coffee in this latte.
Taste your eggnog before adding sweetener; most store-bought eggnog is already quite sweet.
Any milk works, but whole milk or oat milk will give you the creamiest texture.
To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free eggnog and your favorite non-dairy milk.
No frother? Shake the hot eggnog mixture in a heat-safe jar (carefully) or whisk vigorously until foamy.
For a boozy version, add a splash of rum, bourbon, or brandy to the mug before pouring in the latte.
This recipe is easy to double or triple if you’re making eggnog lattes for a holiday brunch crowd.

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