Ingredients
To craft your very own Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Copycat, gather the following:
For the Pumpkin Spice Syrup:
½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup sugar (brown sugar for deeper flavor or white sugar for classic sweetness)
½ cup water
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Latte:
1 cup milk (whole, skim, or non-dairy alternatives like oat or almond milk)
2 shots espresso (or ½ cup strong brewed coffee)
2–3 tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup (adjust to taste)
Ice cubes
Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
A sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for garnish
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients ready, let’s dive into the steps for making this delightful Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Copycat. It’s as easy as pie, and I promise you’ll feel like a culinary superstar!
In a small saucepan, combine the pumpkin purée, sugar, water, and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it simmer for about 5–7 minutes until the mixture slightly thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool before transferring to a glass jar.
Pull two shots of espresso if you have a machine. If not, brew a half cup of very strong coffee using a French press, Moka pot, or drip coffee maker. Let it cool slightly.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to keep your drink refreshingly cold from the first sip to the last.
In a shaker or mixing glass, combine the cooled espresso, milk, and 2–3 tablespoons of your homemade pumpkin spice syrup. Shake or stir well until fully blended.
Pour the pumpkin spice latte mixture over the ice in your prepared glass.
Top with whipped cream if desired and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
Take your first sip and enjoy the café experience in the comfort of your home.
Notes
Espresso machine or coffee maker
Saucepan for syrup
Glass jar or bottle for syrup storage
Tall glass for serving
Spoon or cocktail shaker for mixing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Protein: 4 g