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Making a pumpkin spice latte at home is a fast and delicious way to enjoy autumn’s best coffee drink! Made with real pumpkin sauce, delicious espresso, and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice this recipe tastes just like Starbucks!

A clear mug is filled with a homemade pumpkin spice latter topped with whipped cream and garnished with a cinnamon stick on a wooden cutting board.

Find directions for both hot and cold versions of a homemade pumpkin spice latte below! And tips on making this drink without an espresso maker.

Ingredients for this recipe

All the ingredients for a homemade pumpkin spice latte sit on a white marble backdrop.

How to make a PSL at home

This is just a brief overview, find detailed instructions in the recipe card below!

A hand pours pumpkin spice syrup into a clear glass coffee mug. — Add the pumpkin spice syrup to a mug.

A hand pours espresso into a clear coffee mug. — Add the pumpkin spice syrup to a mug.

No espresso machine? No problem!

I realize that having two espresso machines isn't for everyone (but it is for me, what can I say?)!

If you don't have an espresso machine you can easily make some instant espresso and use a handheld frother on warmed milk. Voila! Latte!

A pumpkin spice latte topped with whipped cream and garnished with a cinnamon stick sits on a wooden cutting board.

A mug filled with a homemade pumpkin spice latte and garnished with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick sits on cutting board.

Making an iced pumpkin spice latte at home

To make an iced version of a PSL combine your pumpkin syrup with brewed espresso in a tall glass. Fill the glass with a generous scoop of ice and top with the milk of your choice, a spray of whipped cream, and sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice.

You could also use homemade cold brew coffee or cold brew coffee concentrate in place of the espresso if you don’t have an espresso machine!

Or! Combine the espresso and pumpkin spice syrup with vodka and coffee liqueur to create an amazing pumpkin spice espresso martini! Talk about a pick me up!

A clear glass mug filled with a pumpkin spice latte and topped with fresh whipped cream swirls.

Watch the recipe video!

Print Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Pumpkin Spice Latte (Hot & Iced)

Made with real pumpkin syrup, delicious espresso, and topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice this homemade pumpkin spice latte tastes just like Starbucks – but without the coffee shop price!

Cook Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: PSL, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks Copycat

Servings: serving

Calories: 244kcal

Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

Espresso Maker
Milk Frother
Mugs

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup (more or less depending on how sweet you like it)
2 shots espresso (or 3 ounces strongly brewed coffee)
8 ounces milk of choice
Whipped cream, for serving
Pumpkin pie spice, for serving

Instructions

For a hot pumpkin spice latte:

In a mug, combine 1 – 3 tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup and 2 shots of espresso.
Using a milk frother, or the stovetop method, steam 8 – 12 ounces of milk and pour over the espresso mixture.
Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, and garnish with a cinnamon stick to serve, if desired.

For an iced pumpkin spice latte:

Combine 1 – 3 tablespoon pumpkin syrup and 2 shots espresso in a tall glass.
Fill the glass with a generous scoop of ice and top with the milk of your choice, a spray of whipped cream, and sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick to serve, if desired.

Video

Notes

Recipe makes one drink, is easily multiplied.
Refer to post for instructions on espresso, syrup, and milk substitutions.

Nutrition

Comments

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