Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 pinch fine sea salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee)
• 3/4 cup frothed whole milk
• 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup
• whipped cream (for garnish (optional))
• ground cinnamon (for garnish (optional))
• ground nutmeg (for garnish (optional))