Starbucks Eggnog Latte

Starbucks Eggnog Latte is one of the ways I mark the start of the holiday season. This creamy and sweet coffee concoction is a holiday classic, the eggnog gives this latte a nostalgic holiday flavor, and you get to make this at home.

homemade Starbucks eggnog latte in a glass mug


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What makes the Starbucks Eggnog Latte so good?

The Starbucks Eggnog Latte is popular due to its rich, creamy, and sweet flavor. It’s made by combining steamed milk, espresso, and eggnog. Combining the smooth and creamy eggnog with the bold and robust espresso creates a well-balanced and satisfying flavor. Finally, the topping of nutmeg adds a touch of warmth and an extra burst of flavor to the latte, making it a favorite among customers during the holiday season.

How do you make an Eggnog latte when you can’t find any eggnog in the store?

Eggnog is sold in the store during the winter holiday season. If you want one of these drinks for the rest of the year, you must make homemade eggnog.

What does a Starbucks Eggnog Latte have in it?

Here’s a list of what you need:

  • Espresso
  • Milk
  • Eggnog
  • Nutmeg, freshly grated, recommended
  • Whipped cream

If you want a sugar-free version, you can use sugar-free eggnog to make this drink.

Starbucks eggnog latte ingredients

How to Make a Starbucks Eggnog Latte

  1. Prepare espresso or make robust coffee.
  2. Heat together milk and eggnog for about a minute in the microwave.
  3. Froth heated milk mixture with a milk frother.
  4. Pour espresso into a coffee cup and top with milk and eggnog mixture.
  5. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired.

How to Make Espresso Without an Espresso Maker

You may not have an expensive espresso maker when making coffee drinks at home, such as this eggnog latte. There are a couple of ways you can make robust coffee at home.

  • You can simply use 1 1/2 to 2 times the coffee you would normally use when making coffee.
  • If your coffee pot has the feature to allow it to steep for longer, steep your coffee for about 90 seconds if you are using a drip maker.
  • If you have a home grinder, grind the coffee very fine. Espresso is typically ground very fine to let the coffee flavor come through.
  • Use instant espresso. Espresso is slightly different from coffee as the water is steamed through it, so it is a little stronger than traditional drip coffee. I recommend Medaglia D’Oro Instant Espresso Coffee, 2 Oz.
  • You may also want to consider using a Moka pot, a tool Italians use to make espresso on the stovetop. These coffee pots are less than 30 dollars and make real Italian espresso. Bialetti Moka Express 3 Cup Espresso Maker 06799 is a great way to make espresso at home.

How to froth milk without a milk frother

  • Blend warm milk in a blender until it doubles in volume.
  • Place warm milk into a glass jar, place the lid on it, and then shake until it increases in volume. This should take about a minute.
eggnog latte topped with whipped cream and nutmeg

Frequently asked questions

Did Starbucks discontinue the Eggnog Latte?

The famous eggnog latte was not returned as part of their 2022 holiday menu. You can make this latte at home!

How can I order an Eggnog Latte at Starbucks?

You can’t order one; they are not stocking eggnog. This drink isn’t on their secret menu because they aren’t carrying eggnog.

What is the eggnog drink at Starbucks?

The eggnog drink is an eggnog latte, so instead of using 2% milk to make their everyday lattes, they substituted eggnog.

Can I put eggnog in my coffee?

Yes, you can. It is a great alternative to milk. You may want to try my spiked eggnog recipe.

Does eggnog have alcohol in it?

Most eggnog does not contain any alcohol. Spiked eggnog may contain brandy, rum, or whiskey.

What happened to the Starbucks Eggnog Latte at Starbucks?

This popular coffee beverage was dropped from the menu in 2021 and 2022. They do have many other new seasonal coffees, like their iced sugar cookie latte.

I hope you give this recipe a try! You and your friends can turn into baristas with this easy recipe. You can make an eggnog latte at home, and it will taste just like it does at the coffee house.

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homemade Starbucks eggnog latte in a glass mug

Starbucks Eggnog Latte

You can make your own Starbucks Eggnog Latte at home. 
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coffee Recipes, Eggnog Latte, Starbucks Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 108kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces espresso or very strong coffee
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • freshly ground nutmeg if desired
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream

Instructions

  • Prepare espresso or make one very strong coffee.
  • Heat together 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of eggnog for about 1 minute in the microwave. Froth mixture using a milk frother. The milk will froth up and almost double in size.
  • If you don't have a frother, you can pour the heated milk and eggnog mixture into a blender for about 30 seconds.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can put the heated milk and eggnog mixture in a jar or cocktail shaker and shake for about 1 minute.
  • Pour espresso or coffee into a coffee cup, and top with 1/2 of the milk and eggnog.
  • Top with whipped cream and grated nutmeg if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 234mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 0.1mg

About Stephanie Manley

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Comments

  1. nursermk

    5 stars
    You saved me! The one time of the year I switch out my Chai tea for Lattes, and I kept waiting for it to show up on the menu—NADA. Now i know why! No worries, I can now make my own. At SBs I ordered it “Heavy Eggnog” Or “Full Eggnog”..no milk.

  2. Sarah

    I can’t wait to go home and make this! I’m a HUGE latte fan so I’m all for it! Thanks for sharing. This will definitely save me some mula! 🙂

      • Jillian C

        I buy quarts of the best tasting eggnog from the market, then I freeze up to four for later in the year! And, if you add about 2 Tablespoons of good store-bought eggnog to your strong morning coffee ( instead of milk) you will be addicted.. One more store bought eggnog treat: purchase Jello no bake cheesecake mix, substitute eggnog for the milk, you will have a delicious, festive dessert!! Serve in crystal glasses, or clear plastic 4oz cups. Do not forget to add fresh grated nutmeg to recipe. Enjoy all!

  3. cooking recipes

    This looks absolutely great. I tried it and although it wasn’t quite as pretty as the image here, it tasted wonderful. I will perfect this in time I’m sure. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

  4. Penelope L. Penderhausen

    Uh…YUM! I was really reluctant to try the eggnog latte. I had one 6 or 7 years ago at another company’s espresso drive through window. I was about 3 miles down the road, late for a meeting when i took my first sip. It was curdled and sour and grossed me out. I dumped it in the parking lot and have not tried one until my friend convinced me to try Starbuck’s this year. Oh, my….I am so hooked and now can make my own!

    • Stephanie

      Maybe they didn’t cut the eggnog with half and half. I would like to think no one would serve spoiled milk. Although many years ago when I worked at Dairy Queen the soft serve mix could spoil. You would never know it because it was in these large bags. So there was more than once I served up a spoiled ice cream cone. Crazy.

      • Cookie Stevenson

        5 stars
        Absolutely superb! Tastes exactly like my favorite egg nog Latte! I told my husband I just saved you 5 bucks! He was like good! Haha…thank you, thank you, thank you!! Delicious!

      • Stephanie

        I bought an espresso maker a few years ago after spending way too much at Starbucks for years. I haven’t looked back! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

    • stephaniemanley

      Often really bad experiences turn us off of certain foods. I won’t hardly eat meatloaf! I completely understand.

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