Dirty Gingerbread Chai with Homemade Syrup

First, prepare the gingerbread syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in a splash of vanilla or vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt. Let the syrup cool completely.

To make the Dirty Gingerbread Chai: In a mug, combine 2 tablespoons of the prepared gingerbread syrup, 3/4 cup of your milk of choice, 3/4 cup chai concentrate, and 2 shots of espresso. Stir well. Serve over ice for a cold drink, or enjoy hot.