Gingerbread Latte

Don't spend insane amounts of money on flavored coffee from THAT store... do it yourself! Adapted from a recipe at The Kitch'n http://bit.ly/5Li1WP

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (2-inch long)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup  hot  espresso
• 1  cup  hot milk or 1  cup soymilk

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla. Bring t a boil and boil slowly for 15-20 minutes. Add espresso and milk, and divide into 2 warmed mugs to serve. Top with whipped cream if desired.