Iced Eggnog Latte with Homemade Eggnog Recipe

I don’t care if it’s negative 5 degrees outside, I love an iced coffee year round. There’s a time and place for a hot latte, but for me that is usually a 2 hour period in the early morning and the rest of the day is for iced lattes. So you can imagine my joy when I discovered making an iced latte with this nostalgic holiday flavor: an iced creamy eggnog latte made with homemade eggnog. It is such a rich and dreamy Christmas latte- honestly it passes for a dessert because it is pretty filling.

I first heard about an eggnog latte when I was in the Starbucks drive-thru and they had their holiday menu on display. They had advertised something like “Iced Caramel Brulee Eggnog Latte” and just the sound of it gave me diabetes. Their lattes are all too sweet and heavy on the milk. My husband loves their plain coffee and I get a shaken espresso if I do get one there, but my personal preference is my own homemade coffees. I like using a Starbucks version of holiday coffee drinks as my inspiration and making them somewhat healthier at home, which is what I did with the eggnog latte inspiration. 

You will love this delicious eggnog latte:

1. No special equipment needed: There are no special tools or experience needed to make this seasonal latte.
2. You can use store-bought eggnog to make this an easy recipe, but since it is not available all year, I will also include a recipe for homemade eggnog if you want to make it yourself. 
3. If you love eggnog but don’t drink alcohol, this is the perfect way to enjoy eggnog and get into the holiday spirit!
4. It used simple ingredients: Even if you make the eggnog yourself, chances are you have everything to make it at home already. If you choose to use store-bought eggnog, any grocery store carries it during the holiday season. 

Homemade Eggnog Recipe: (makes a quart)

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, combine milk, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Whisk very frequently while bringing the mixture almost to boiling.
2. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. 
3. Using a soup ladle, add about 1/3 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly. Keep adding the hot mixture to the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly between each addition. When most of the milk mixture has been whisked into the egg mixture (about 3/4 of it), add it back to the saucepan.
4. Cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F, whisking constantly. Use a spoon to reach those tight edges at the base of the pan. It will be slightly thick but will thicken more as it cools.
5. Strain out the chunks of spices and store in a mason jar in the fridge. 

Ingredients for Iced Eggnog Latte:

• 2 shots of espresso
• 1 tsp of sweetener (maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut sugar…)
• 1/2 cup of eggnog (storebought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup of milk or cream of choice (I use a mix of heavy cream and whole milk)
• cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish 
• ice
• whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Whisk your sweetener together with the fresh brewed espresso shots, and pour over a glass of ice.
2. Pour in the eggnog and milk/cream.
3. Top with whipped cream if desired, and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. 

How to make hot eggnog latte:

1. Make your two espresso shots (or one if you don’t like a strong coffee).
2. Use an electric milk frother to froth 1/2 cup of eggnog and 1/4 cup of milk together. 
3. Pour hot milk mixture over the hot coffee shots.
4. Top with a dusting of nutmeg or cinnamon if desired. 

FAQ’s:

What can I use for coffee if I don’t have an espresso maker? 

A shot of espresso is the most important key to every great latte. This differs from a cup of coffee, even a strong coffee, because it is a highly concentrated but smooth, condensed shot of coffee. If a fancy espresso machine is out of your budget, there are different ways to make an espresso shot. Here are a couple options you can check out: Nespresso machine, a moka pot or an AeroPress. My espresso machine was out of order a while ago, and I had a good high quality instant espresso on hand and was able to make a pretty decent shot of condensed coffee that way. Although once you’ve had the real thing, nothing will ever be as good as the real thing anymore. 

Can I make this hot instead of iced?

Yes! I included instructions on how to make this recipe hot above. 

What is eggnog?

Eggnog is a creamy, rich, spiced-custard flavor, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and whipped egg whites. A distilled spirit such as brandy, rum, whiskey or bourbon is often a key ingredient but it can be used to make non-alcoholic eggnog drinks like a latte too! 

Other coffee recipes you will enjoy:

Honey Lavender Iced Latte

Maple Syrup Iced Coffee

Iced Eggnog Latte with Homemade Eggnog Recipe

Eggnog latte lovers, try this festive iced twist! Creamy, dreamy Christmas flavor with homemade eggnog. Perfect for holiday coffee vibes.

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Ingredients

  

Ingredients for Iced Eggnog Latte: (makes one iced latte)

• 2 shots of espresso
• 1 tsp of sweetener maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut sugar…
• 1/2 cup of eggnog storebought or homemade
• 1/4 cup of milk or cream of choice I use a mix of heavy cream and whole milk
• cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish
• ice
• whipped cream for topping optional

Homemade Eggnog Latte Recipe: (yields a quart)

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

 

Instructions for eggnog latte:

• Whisk your sweetener together with the fresh brewed espresso shots, and pour over a glass of ice.
• Pour in the eggnog and milk/cream.
• Top with whipped cream if desired, and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.
• Homemade Eggnog Latte Recipe: (makes a quart)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions for homemade eggnog:

• In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, combine milk, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Whisk very frequently while bringing the mixture almost to boiling.
• Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar.
• Using a soup ladle, add about 1/3 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly. Keep adding the hot mixture to the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly between each addition. When most of the milk mixture has been whisked into the egg mixture (about 3/4 of it), add it back to the saucepan.
• Cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F, whisking constantly. Use a spoon to reach those tight edges at the base of the pan. It will be slightly thick but will thicken more as it cools.
• Strain out the chunks of spices and store in a mason jar in the fridge.

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