Boozy peppermint eggnog latte with homemade candy cane syrup

Candy canes aren’t just for hanging on the Christmas tree. Let them simmer on the stove and you can create a sweet and simple candy cane syrup that’s perfect for coffee cocktails.

Flavored syrups don’t have to be store-bought and expensive. You can simply make them at home for half the cost and all the flavor. We made a homemade candy candy simple syrup, and paired it with a little bourbon, eggnog and coffee. Could this Christmas-inspired winter cocktail get any better?

Boozy peppermint eggnog latte recipe

Yields 1 drink

Ingredients: 

• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2/3 cup eggnog
• 2 ounces brewed espresso
• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce candy cane simple syrup

Directions:

1. Add whole milk and eggnog to a small saucepan. Stirring frequently on low heat, warm the mixture. If you let the mixture boil, the eggnog will curdle. If you have a milk frother or steaming wand, you can also use that to heat the mixture.
2. Add espresso to your mug and stir in bourbon and candy cane syrup.
3. Gently pour in milk/eggnog mixture. Gently spooning the foam on the top.
4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if you desire.

Candy cane simple syrup recipe

Yields about 3/4 cup syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 large candy canes

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan add sugar, water and candy canes.
2. Let the mixture simmer on low until the sugar and candy canes have melted and the mixture is slightly cooked down.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Store syrup in the fridge for up to 6 months.

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