Hello Autumn

The nights have started to draw in, Downton is back on the telly and its time to snuggle with a nice warm drink and fluffy socks.

One of my favourite winter drinks is a Gingerbread Latte and last year I learnt to make my own fab gingerbread syrup 

Gingerbread Syrup for Latte:

2 cups water,
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar;
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger;
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Combine all the ingredients into a medium pan, bring to the boil then reduce heat to a simmer, leave uncovered simmer for 15 minutes remove from heat. 

To make Latte:Add 1/4 cup of syrup and espresso shot into a mug and then top with steamed milk 

Syrup will keep for a while pop it in an old clean jam jar or something similar.

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Another favourite is Chai Tea
3 cups of water;
3 cups of milk;
6-8 black tea bags;
1/2 cup honey;
1 tsp ground cinnamon; 
1tsp ground cardamom;
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg;
1/2 tsp ground cloves;
1/2 tsp ground ginger.

Bring water and milk to the boil, add remaining ingredients and return to boil. remove from heat and let steep for 3-5 minutes, remove tea bags and then filter. 

Now you can either serve this as it is hot or iced. 
Personally I fill half a mug with this mix and top with steamed milk (add additional sugar to taste if required). 
Mix keeps for a few days in the fridge

Enjoy 

Love Mouse
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