Spiked Pumpkin Spice Latte
A warm, spicy, creamy pumpkin spice latte with a splash of alcohol for the ultimate grown-up fall treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole milk or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) strong coffee or 2 shots of espresso
- 1–2 ounces (30–60 ml) your choice of alcohol (bourbon, spiced rum, or Irish cream)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Optional garnish: pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until hot but not boiling (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk vigorously to create froth, or use a milk frother.
- Brew strong coffee or prepare espresso, and pour it into a mug.
- Add your chosen spirit to the coffee.
- Pour the hot pumpkin-milk mixture over the coffee and stir gently to combine.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
[‘Don’t overheat the milk to avoid scorching.’, ‘Use freshly brewed coffee or espresso for the best flavor.’, ‘Adjust sweetness to your liking based on the spirit used.’, ‘Make a big batch of the pumpkin-milk mixture and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Spiked Latte, Fall Drink, Pumpkin Recipe, Adult Beverage