Eggnog Latte As Good As Starbucks For A Fraction Of The Cost

Some people think there are only two kinds of eggnog latte: Starbucks and. . . Starbucks. It is true the Starbucks craze originating in Seattle in the 1980’s has popularized the drink and caused quite a Christmas-time stir. In fact, some people can’t seem to celebrate Christmas without a visit to the famous coffee shop. However, the Latin word “latte” is simply the word for “milk”.

Never mind the actual meanings of words though. Meanings change with the times. In current English parlance, a latte has come to mean a type of coffee drink made with hot milk. An eggnog latte has come to mean an eggnog drink made with coffee.

If you have a steamer you can find and prepare a copycat of the popular Starbucks recipe. The following recipes, however, are homemade versions any eggnog- or coffee-lover can brew at home. And you can do it for a fraction of the fancy price you pay for going to the counter at the restaurant!

Coffee Eggnog

Ingredients:

2 cups eggnog, commercial or homemade
1-cup hot coffee

Procedure:

Pour all ingredients together and blend. The longer you blend and the thicker the eggnog, the frothier it becomes (within limits). Heat in microwave. Serve hot.

Note: I concocted this brew for my wife this morning. Since Kari loves coffee but is not particularly fond of eggnog, I wondered what she'd say. "Try this," I requested as I handed her the cup. Her eyes began to blink rapidly. "The flavor tastes so smooth," she replied as her lips pursed into a slight smile. I knew I'd found a winner.

Seattle Steamer

2 Tablespoons flavored syrup
2 oz strongly brewed coffee
9 oz steamed or warmed milk
1 egg, preferably from free-range hen

Procedure:

Combine ingredients in blender. Mix on high until frothy. Serve hot.

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