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Starbucks Eggnog Latte is one of the ways I mark the start of the holiday season. This creamy and sweet coffee concoction is a holiday classic, the eggnog gives this latte a nostalgic holiday flavor, and you get to make this at home.
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What makes the Starbucks Eggnog Latte so good?
The Starbucks Eggnog Latte is popular due to its rich, creamy, and sweet flavor. It’s made by combining steamed milk, espresso, and eggnog. Combining the smooth and creamy eggnog with the bold and robust espresso creates a well-balanced and satisfying flavor. Finally, the topping of nutmeg adds a touch of warmth and an extra burst of flavor to the latte, making it a favorite among customers during the holiday season.
How do you make an Eggnog latte when you can’t find any eggnog in the store?
Eggnog is sold in the store during the winter holiday season. If you want one of these drinks for the rest of the year, you must make homemade eggnog.
What does a Starbucks Eggnog Latte have in it?
Here’s a list of what you need:
- Espresso
- Milk
- Eggnog
- Nutmeg, freshly grated, recommended
- Whipped cream
If you want a sugar-free version, you can use sugar-free eggnog to make this drink.
How to Make a Starbucks Eggnog Latte
- Prepare espresso or make robust coffee.
- Heat together milk and eggnog for about a minute in the microwave.
- Froth heated milk mixture with a milk frother.
- Pour espresso into a coffee cup and top with milk and eggnog mixture.
- Top with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired.
How to Make Espresso Without an Espresso Maker
You may not have an expensive espresso maker when making coffee drinks at home, such as this eggnog latte. There are a couple of ways you can make robust coffee at home.
- You can simply use 1 1/2 to 2 times the coffee you would normally use when making coffee.
- If your coffee pot has the feature to allow it to steep for longer, steep your coffee for about 90 seconds if you are using a drip maker.
- If you have a home grinder, grind the coffee very fine. Espresso is typically ground very fine to let the coffee flavor come through.
- Use instant espresso. Espresso is slightly different from coffee as the water is steamed through it, so it is a little stronger than traditional drip coffee. I recommend Medaglia D’Oro Instant Espresso Coffee, 2 Oz
. - You may also want to consider using a Moka pot, a tool Italians use to make espresso on the stovetop. These coffee pots are less than 30 dollars and make real Italian espresso. Bialetti Moka Express 3 Cup Espresso Maker 06799 is a great way to make espresso at home.
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is a great way to make espresso at home.How to froth milk without a milk frother
- Blend warm milk in a blender until it doubles in volume.
- Place warm milk into a glass jar, place the lid on it, and then shake until it increases in volume. This should take about a minute.
Frequently asked questions
Did Starbucks discontinue the Eggnog Latte?
The famous eggnog latte was not returned as part of their 2022 holiday menu. You can make this latte at home!
How can I order an Eggnog Latte at Starbucks?
You can’t order one; they are not stocking eggnog. This drink isn’t on their secret menu because they aren’t carrying eggnog.
What is the eggnog drink at Starbucks?
The eggnog drink is an eggnog latte, so instead of using 2% milk to make their everyday lattes, they substituted eggnog.
Can I put eggnog in my coffee?
Yes, you can. It is a great alternative to milk. You may want to try my spiked eggnog recipe.
Does eggnog have alcohol in it?
Most eggnog does not contain any alcohol. Spiked eggnog may contain brandy, rum, or whiskey.
What happened to the Starbucks Eggnog Latte at Starbucks?
This popular coffee beverage was dropped from the menu in 2021 and 2022. They do have many other new seasonal coffees, like their iced sugar cookie latte.
I hope you give this recipe a try! You and your friends can turn into baristas with this easy recipe. You can make an eggnog latte at home, and it will taste just like it does at the coffee house.
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Starbucks Eggnog Latte
You can make your ownStarbucks Eggnog Latte at home.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coffee Recipes, Eggnog Latte, Starbucks Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Stephanie Manley
Ingredients
- 3 ounces espresso or very strong coffee
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- freshly ground nutmeg if desired
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
Instructions
Prepare espresso or make one very strong coffee.
Heat together 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of eggnog for about 1 minute in the microwave. Froth mixture using a milk frother. The milk will froth up and almost double in size.
If you don't have a frother, you can pour the heated milk and eggnog mixture into a blender for about 30 seconds.
If you don't have a blender, you can put the heated milk and eggnog mixture in a jar or co*cktail shaker and shake for about 1 minute.
Pour espresso or coffee into a coffee cup, and top with 1/2 of the milk and eggnog.
Top with whipped cream and grated nutmeg if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 234mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 0.1mg
About Stephanie Manley
I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.
Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.
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Sandra
This was delicious! So glad you have the recipe.Reply
nursermk
You saved me! The one time of the year I switch out my Chai tea for Lattes, and I kept waiting for it to show up on the menu—NADA. Now i know why! No worries, I can now make my own. At SBs I ordered it “Heavy Eggnog” Or “Full Eggnog”..no milk.Reply
Laura
Love being able to make this all year long!Reply
My daughter really loved it! Her new favorite drink!Reply
Trish Rosenquist
I’ll be making this all.winter.long. So good!Reply
Joanne
This is such a treat! Delicious.Reply
So much better than just eggnog.Reply
Aysegul Sanford
Finally found a recipe that is exactly the same. I just made this and it was superb.Reply
Sandy
I love how simple this recipe is, and so good for the holidays!Reply
What a beautiful way to enjoy eggnog this time of year, thanks for a great copykat recipe!Reply
Lori
Perfect copycat- I can’t believe how easy it is!!!Reply
Melissa Sperka
This is simply addictive!!Reply
Liz
Such a delicious way to start the day!! A new holiday tradition!Reply
Back For Seconds
I have not had one yet this year. I am SO making this!
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Sarah
I can’t wait to go home and make this! I’m a HUGE latte fan so I’m all for it! Thanks for sharing. This will definitely save me some mula! 🙂
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Stephanie Manley
You can save a lot when it make it at home.
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Jeannie
I would like to make this but were can I purchase the eggnog
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stephaniemanley
Most American grocery stores have Egg Nog in the dairy section from Thanksgiving to New Years.
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Jillian C
I buy quarts of the best tasting eggnog from the market, then I freeze up to four for later in the year! And, if you add about 2 Tablespoons of good store-bought eggnog to your strong morning coffee ( instead of milk) you will be addicted.. One more store bought eggnog treat: purchase Jello no bake cheesecake mix, substitute eggnog for the milk, you will have a delicious, festive dessert!! Serve in crystal glasses, or clear plastic 4oz cups. Do not forget to add fresh grated nutmeg to recipe. Enjoy all!
Stephanie Manley
Oh, thank you for sharing your great ideas!
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This looks absolutely great. I tried it and although it wasn’t quite as pretty as the image here, it tasted wonderful. I will perfect this in time I’m sure. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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stephaniemanley
I bet yours tasted great 😉
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Uh…YUM! I was really reluctant to try the eggnog latte. I had one 6 or 7 years ago at another company’s espresso drive through window. I was about 3 miles down the road, late for a meeting when i took my first sip. It was curdled and sour and grossed me out. I dumped it in the parking lot and have not tried one until my friend convinced me to try Starbuck’s this year. Oh, my….I am so hooked and now can make my own!
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Stephanie
Maybe they didn’t cut the eggnog with half and half. I would like to think no one would serve spoiled milk. Although many years ago when I worked at Dairy Queen the soft serve mix could spoil. You would never know it because it was in these large bags. So there was more than once I served up a spoiled ice cream cone. Crazy.
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Cookie Stevenson
Absolutely superb! Tastes exactly like my favorite egg nog Latte! I told my husband I just saved you 5 bucks! He was like good! Haha…thank you, thank you, thank you!! Delicious!Stephanie
I bought an espresso maker a few years ago after spending way too much at Starbucks for years. I haven’t looked back! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
stephaniemanley
Often really bad experiences turn us off of certain foods. I won’t hardly eat meatloaf! I completely understand.
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Kelsey
super duper excited to make this!
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