Gingerbread Latte

• 1-1/2 cups milk of your choice divided

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar or to taste

• 1 Tablespoon molasses

• 1/2 cup freshly brewed espresso preferred or very strong coffee

• whipped cream