The Actual Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
This recipe for the Actual Best Pumpkin Spice Latte offers a cozy and flavorful homemade take on the beloved fall beverage. Combining freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee with warm, frothy milk infused with pumpkin spice syrup, this delightful drink captures the essence of autumn with ease. Perfect for enjoying at home, it can be customized with your favorite milk and optionally garnished with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Microwaving and Frothing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coffee Base
- 3 ounces espresso (2 shots) or ½ cup strong coffee
For the Milk and Flavor
- 6 ounces whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 ½ tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew 3 ounces of espresso (2 shots) or prepare ½ cup of strong coffee according to your preference. Pour it into your serving mug.
- Heat Milk: Pour 6 ounces of milk into a microwave-safe mason jar. Microwave the milk for 1 to 1½ minutes, checking its temperature and heating further in 30-second increments if necessary. Aim for hot milk that is not boiling.
- Mix Pumpkin Spice Syrup and Froth Milk: Carefully remove the hot milk jar from the microwave using a towel or potholder. Add 2 ½ tablespoons of pumpkin spice syrup to the milk. Secure the jar lid tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute to combine and froth. Alternatively, use a handheld frother or preferred frothing method.
- Release Pressure: Using caution, remove the lid from the jar, being mindful of any built-up pressure from shaking the hot milk.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the pumpkin spice milk mixture into the mug containing espresso, holding back some foam to spoon on top. Serve immediately. Optionally garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use milk of your choice, such as almond, oat, or soy milk, to customize this latte for dietary preferences.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin spice syrup to suit your desired sweetness and spice intensity.
- If you don’t have a mason jar, any microwave-safe container with a lid will work for frothing.
- For stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and temperature.
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Latte, Fall Coffee Drink, Homemade Pumpkin Latte, Espresso Drink, Autumn Beverage
