10 Festive Holiday Latte Recipes You Need to Try This Season (Cozy, Easy & Delicious)

This season brings sparkles, schedules, events, and endless to-dos — and while it’s joyful, it can also feel like a full-time marathon. A cozy, flavored latte can be the little moment that reminds you to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the tiny moments. These 10 holiday-inspired latte recipes are simple, delicious, comforting, and mom-approved.

Peppermint Mocha Latte

A chocolate-mint classic that tastes like cozy winter magic.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed Peppermint Java Momma Coffee

• 1 cup steamed milk

• 1 tbsp chocolate sauce or cocoa mix

• ½–1 tsp peppermint mocha syrup

• Optional: whipped topping + crushed candy cane

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee or espresso.

2. Heat & froth milk.

3. Stir in chocolate and peppermint syrup.

4. Pour milk over coffee & top with whipped cream.

5. Garnished with crushed candy cane for a festive finish.

Java Momma Pairing Suggestion:
→ Try Peppermint from Java Momma

Sugar Cookie Latte

Sweet, buttery, vanilla-almond comfort in a cup.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 shots espresso or Java Momma Holiday Blend

• 1 cup steamed milk (oat milk works great!)

• 1 tsp vanilla syrup

• ½ tsp almond syrup

• Optional topping: sprinkles or cookie crumbs\

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Steam milk until slightly frothy.

3. Combine syrups, then add espresso.

4. Pour milk on top and gently stir.

5. Add sprinkles for a bakery-style touch.

Java Momma Pairing Suggestion:

→ Shop Velvet Vanilla Coffee

Gingerbread Spice Latte

Cozy, spicy, nostalgic, and perfect for pajama movie days.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 shots espresso or strong brewed Java Momma Spiced Coffee

• 1 cup steamed milk

• ½ tsp gingerbread syrup or gingerbread spice

• ½ tsp brown sugar or molasses

• Optional whipped cream + cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Mix syrup/spices with brown sugar or molasses.

3. Add espresso and stir.

4. Pour steamed milk on top.

5. Dust with cinnamon.

Caramel Brûlée Latte

Creamy, sweet, and coffee-bar worthy.

Ingredients:

• Fresh brewed Java Momma Caramel Blend or espresso

• 1 cup steamed milk

• 1 tbsp caramel sauce

• Optional: whipped cream + caramel drizzle

• Optional: pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Add caramel to your mug.

3. Pour espresso over caramel & stir.

4. Add steamed milk & top with whipped cream.

5. Finish with caramel and a tiny sprinkle of salt.

Java Momma Pairing:

→ View Caramel Favorites

Snickerdoodle Latte

Cinnamon sugar perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 shots espresso or Java Momma Cinnamon Coffee

• 1 cup steamed milk

• 1 tsp cinnamon syrup

• Sprinkle of cinnamon sugar topping

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Combine espresso + cinnamon syrup.

3. Add steamed milk.

4. Top with cinnamon sugar.

→ Cookiedoodle Blend

Sugar Plum Latte

Sweet, fruity, and whimsical — a fairy-tale flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 shots espresso

• ¾ cup steamed milk

• ¼ cup berry syrup or plum syrup

• Optional vanilla foam

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Heat milk with berry syrup.

3. Pour over espresso and stir gently.

4. Add foamy milk or whipped topping.

Java Momma Pairing:

→ Berry Picks on Java Momma

Maple Toffee Latte

Cabin-style comfort drink.

Ingredients:

• 1–2 shots espresso or Java Momma Maple Blend

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp pure maple syrup

• ½ tsp toffee nut syrup

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Stir syrups into hot espresso.

3. Top with steamed milk.

4. Optional light sprinkle of brown sugar.

Java Momma Pairing:

→ Try Maple Coffee

White Mocha Winter Latte

Smooth + creamy = comfort.

Ingredients:

• Espresso or Java Momma White Chocolate Coffee

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tbsp white chocolate sauce

• Dash vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Melt white chocolate into the cup.

3. Stir espresso with melted chocolate.

4. Add steamed milk & vanilla.

Java Momma Pairing:

→ Browse White Chocolate Coffee

Toasted Marshmallow Latte

Like campfire season… without going outside.

Ingredients:

• Espresso or bold Java Momma roast

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp toasted marshmallow syrup

• Optional mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee.

2. Add syrup + espresso.

3. Pour milk on top.

4. Add marshmallows & lightly torch if comfortable.

   
   → Java Momma Favorites

Cranberry Vanilla Latte

Ingredients:

• Espresso or Java Momma Blend

• 1 cup steamed milk

• 1 tsp cranberry syrup

• Splash vanilla syrup

Instructions:

1. Brew Coffee

2. Mix syrups with coffee.

3. Add milk & stir.

4. Garnish with sugared cranberries if desired.

   
   → Shop Seasonal Flavors

Bonus Mom-Life Hack

Freeze flavored coffee into ice cubes for instant lattes on chaotic days.
Just add hot milk → DONE.

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This season isn’t about perfection — it’s about warmth, comfort, and tiny meaningful pauses. These lattes are more than drinks — they’re mom-moments. Sip slowly, enjoy deeply, and share your favorite in the comments or on Pinterest.

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