The Holiday Spice Flat White was the one Starbucks seasonal drink that I counted down the days to each year. Ever since Starbucks discontinued this drink, I have tried to recreate their recipe each Winter for YEARS and finally landed on one that tastes like the real thing. This delightful coffee combines the richness of espresso and whole milk with the comforting flavors of seasonal spices. This is the perfect festive drink if you aren’t a fan of peppermint or pumpkin.
Check out my Easy 2 Minute Eggnog Latte Recipe too!
Holiday Spice Flat White Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Shots of Espresso (I use the Altissio Capsules from Nespresso) – you can use any espresso for this drink but regular coffee won’t be strong enough for the whole milk.
- Whole milk – since flat whites are made with whole milk, that is the milk that I stick with for this recipe. It adds creaminess to the Holiday Spice Flat White that 2% and Fat Free just can’t.
- Ground Cinnamon– 1/4 tsp
- Ground Cloves – 1/4 tsp
- Ground Nutmeg – 1/4 tsp
- Fresh orange zest – 1/4 tsp, the dried orange zest leaves a bad texture and doesn’t offer much flavor in my opinion. Make sure you use it fresh and very finely grated.
- Brown Sugar – 1 tablespoon- you can substitute this for maple syrup
How to make this Starbucks Copycat Holiday Spice Flat White
Create your spices: In a small bowl combine the spices, orange zest, and sugar together.
Brew the espresso: Brew 2 shots of espresso over the spice mix. If you are using espresso that is refrigerated, heat the espresso first and then pour over the spice mix and stir to combine well.
Prepare the milk: In a milk frother or with a whisk and a hot saucepan, whisk the whole milk until hot and foamy.
Pour the milk: Pour the foamed milk slowly in the center of the cup to create that white dot that Starbucks’ Flat Whites are known for.
Topping: Sprinkle with a little bit of cinnamon and enjoy your Starbucks Holiday Spice Flat White Copycat!
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Holiday Spice Flat White
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 1 Coffee (Roughly 8 oz) 1x
Description
This Starbucks Copycat Holiday Spice Flat White is the perfect Winter drink if you aren’t a huge fan of peppermint!
Ingredients
- 2 Nespresso Altissio Capsules
- 6 oz Whole Milk
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Cloves
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp VERY finely ground fresh orange zest
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Create your spices: In a small bowl combine the spices, orange zest, and sugar together.
- Brew the espresso: Brew 2 shots of espresso over the spice mix. If you are using espresso that is refrigerated, heat the espresso first and then pour over the spice mix and stir to combine well.
- Prepare the milk: In a milk frother or with a whisk and a hot saucepan, whisk the whole milk until hot and foamy.
- Pour the milk: Pour the foamed milk slowly in the center of the cup to create that white dot that Starbucks’ Flat Whites are known for.
Notes
- Make a larger batch of spices and store them in an airtight container in the freezer to last you all season
- If you experience settling, you can brew the nespresso pods over a coffee filter filled with the spice mixture and add in the brown sugar after.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Coffee
- Cuisine: American
This Starbucks Holiday Spice Flat White copycat recipe is perfect to enjoy on a chilly Winter morning. I also love it for a dessert during Holiday gatherings. In my opinion though, it is best during Black Friday shopping to warm you up while waiting in long lines. Wrap yourself in warmth with this rich and creamy spiced espresso this Holiday season!
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