Categories: Coffee, Hot Beverage

Ingredients

• Gingerbread Syrup:
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Remaining Ingredients:
• 4 cups freshly brewed strong coffee
• 4 tablespoons half-and-half
• whipped cream, for garnish

Directions

1. Make the syrup: in a small bowl, mix the molasses, brown sugar, baking soda, and spices together; cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

2. Pour ½ cup coffee and 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup into each of 4 mugs, stirring until the syrup dissolves.

3. Add 1 tablespoon half-and-half and an additional ½ cup coffee to each mug.

4. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of ground cloves (or whatever spice you like).

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