Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strongly brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
- 1 cup milk of your choice (whole milk works best for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons chestnut syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- A pinch of cinnamon and sugar for garnish
- Optional: Toasted pecan bits for extra crunch
Instructions
- Start by brewing your favorite strong coffee or pulling two fresh shots of espresso into your favorite oversized mug. While the coffee is hot, stir in the chestnut syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the sugar completely dissolves and the flavors meld together into a fragrant, dark base.
- Pour your milk into a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat the milk until it is steaming but not boiling, as boiling can scorched the milk and alter the taste. If you have a handheld milk frother, use it now to create a thick, velvety foam. If you do not have a frother, you can pour the warm milk into a jar, seal it, and shake it vigorously for thirty seconds.
- Slowly pour the frothed milk into your mug over the coffee base. Use a spoon to hold back the foam so the liquid milk enters first, then dollop the foam on top. Finish the drink with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon sugar or crushed toasted pecans over the top to replicate the Starbucks praline topping. Serve immediately while hot.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes