Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte is an easy recipe made with strong coffee, cinnamon syrup, and frothed milk.  This is a delicious drink to enjoy during the fall and winter months.

Hello there BOP fans!  It's Katie from The Casual Craftleteblog.  This past weekend we had cooler temperatures and it really got me in the mood for fall.  This time of year is my favorite season and I love enjoying a warm cup of coffee on my front porch.  Today, I am sharing a Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe that will make you feel like a Starbucks barista.  This drink recipe is made with simple ingredients and if you love cinnamon, then you are really going to like it!

A latte is typically made with espresso and frothed milk.  I don't have a fancy espresso maker so I double the strength of regular coffee.  This recipe makes two lattes so I make 4 cups of coffee using 4 tablespoons of coffee grounds in a standard coffee maker.  

I start by making a cinnamon syrup.  This is a simple syrup made with equal parts water and sugar.  I add cinnamon and set it aside.  To make this recipe even more easy, you can make the cinnamon syrup the night before to save time.  I also combine sugar in the raw and ground cinnamon to sprinkle on top of my lattes for flavor and crunch.

While the strong coffee is brewing, I heat one cup of half and half in the microwave until warm.  I use a handheld milk frother to create the perfect frothy milk.  The frother is very inexpensive and works great.  If you don't have one, you can blend the warm half and half in a blender until frothy. 

Top with the sugar and cinnamon mixture for a yummy Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte.  This latte is full of warming cinnamon flavor and is my go-to fall drink.

This latte recipe was inspired by Barn Owl Primitives Coffee Bar Caddy that is perfect for storing coffee mugs and saucers.  You can purchase this Coffee Bar Caddy in the Home Goods section HERE.  We love pairing a handcrafted Little Reminder Sign with the caddy.  These miniature keepsakes are made of solid wood, hand painted, then distressed for a vintage look. They are the perfect collectible or gift that keeps on giving.

Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Latte Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 cups double strength coffee
• 1 cup milk (I use half and half)

• 1 tablespoon sugar in the raw
• 1/16 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

• In a small sauce pan, bring water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil.  Let boil for 2 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved.  Remove from heat and set aside.

• Brew a double strength cup of coffee.
• Add half and half to a sauce pan and warm or microwave for 1 minute, or until warm.  Use a handheld frother to froth warm half and half or add to a blender and blending on high.
• In 2 coffee mugs, add 1 tablespoon cinnamon syrup, then divide the coffee and half and half between mugs, finishing with the foam on top.

• combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of foam.

This Homemade Cinnamon Latte recipe makes 2 lattes.