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In a recent post I mentioned that I'm not much of a coffee drinker...which is true for the most part. I usually only make coffee for company or as more of a dessert/treat for myself.
It's kind of hard for me to take coffee straight, so I naturally gravitate towards the more sweet, novelty-type coffee drinks, the kind that Starbucks has become famous for, lol.
A couple of months ago, Starbucks debuted their Honey Latte, and it's pretty good! I figured it couldn't be that hard to duplicate.
I mean, I've got honey at home, and with instant coffee around, a phony latte is only a few minutes away, lol...
So here's my take on Starbucks' Honey Latte:
The Starbucks version has a hint of spice to it, and spice in this case usually means cinnamon, nutmeg, etc., so I made sure to include those flavors. For my own little twist, I added a dash of amaretto, which I love.... actually, I just love the flavor of almonds in general....
If you don't want to use liquor, good almond extract is a great substitute.
Oh, and of course, if you have extra brewed coffee handy... all the better! Just use that instead of instant.
Honey Almond Latte
1 serving
1 heaping teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
dash of nutmeg or allspice
1-2 tablespoons pure honey, depending on your taste
4 ounces hot water
4 ounces milk
1 tablespoon amaretto or 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
whipped cream (optional)
extra honey for drizzling (optional)
Combine the instant coffee, spices, and desired amount of honey in a large mug.
Stir in the hot water to dissolve.
Warm the milk in the microwave on High for 60-90 seconds, just before boiling.
Pour the amaretto and scalded milk into the coffee, then froth.
Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of honey.
Enjoy!!
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