Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte {Copycat Recipe}

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes are making an early appearance this year in your local stores! BUT, I figure I would help you save some cash, make a Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte at home!! It is actually pretty simple and tastes just as good 😉 In fact, you can play with the ingredients to make it “more healthy” if you want too!

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Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte {Copycat Recipe}

What you need:

SYRUP
1 1/2 cup Water
1 1/2 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cloves
1/2 tsp Ginger

LATTE
8 oz Milk
4 oz Strong Coffee or Espresso
2 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Pie Spice

How to make a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte at home:

First, to make the syrup:

• Simmer water and sugar in a pan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
• Add yours spices and the pumpkin and continue to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth or strainer.
• Allow the syrup to cool, then refrigerate in an air tight container. This should set you up for a few drinks!

• Heat milk in microwave for 1 minute.
• Froth with blender or whisk.  This one is just $3.99 on Amazon!

• Put syrup in bottom of cup and top with coffee and frothed milk.
• Top with whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice.

Enjoy 😉