The drink that made autumn a coffee season. A cozy latte infused with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, topped with whipped cream. Whether you love it or love to joke about it, there's no denying it's become a cultural phenomenon — and it's genuinely delicious when made from scratch.
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 oz pumpkin spice syrup (or 2 tbsp pumpkin puree + 1 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice)
- 8 oz steamed milk
- Whipped cream
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Flavor Notes
Step by Step
- 1
If making from scratch: whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, and spices in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 2
Add a splash of milk and stir until smooth to create your syrup base.
- 3
Pull two shots of espresso into a mug.
- 4
Add the pumpkin spice syrup (or your homemade mixture) to the espresso and stir until dissolved.
- 5
Steam the milk to 150°F with a light microfoam.
- 6
Pour the steamed milk over the espresso-pumpkin mixture.
- 7
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg.