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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Drinks

    Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Posted on October 19, 2021 | Last updated on June 25, 2022 | By Kathleen Higashiyama | 1 Comment

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    Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with real pumpkin, dairy or plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and warm fall spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves -- served over ice. Make this espresso drink in just 5 minutes and top it with foam, pumpkin pie spices, and a cinnamon stick for garnish.

    Iced pumpkin spice latte in a tall glass with coffee ice cubes, foam, spices, and a cinnamon stick for garnish and small white pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkin spice as decor.

    Iced pumpkin spice latte is a fantastic autumnal drink for those who love iced coffee all year round. This seasonal coffee is made with espresso or strong brewed coffee and tastes reminiscent of pumpkin pie.

    It tastes like an iced pumpkin dream and it better than a Starbucks copycat recipe. This spice latte recipe is less sweet than the original Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, uses real pumpkin puree, and can be made right at home.

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    • About PSL
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • How to Make Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
    • What to serve with PSL
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tips
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    • Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

    About PSL

    • Taste - The pumpkin, espresso, maple syrup, and vanilla create a rich flavor medley.
    • Texture - The latte is surprisingly light given its decadent ingredients.
    • Effort - All you need to do is add the ingredients to a jar or cocktail shaker and shake!
    • Time - Prep takes just a few minutes!

    Ingredients

    Iced latte ingredients with pumpkin free, espresso, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, oat milk, vanilla extract, flaky salt, and coffee ice cubes.
    • Espresso - espresso offers a rich and concentrated coffee flavor. Make it with an espresso machine or Moka espresso maker.
    • Milk - make this recipe with your milk of choice, including regular milk or a plant-based milk like almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, and soy milk.
    • Ice cubes - use standard ice cubes or coffee ice cubes to chill the coffee.
    • Pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has a warm and sightly sweet flavor reminiscent of fall.
    • Maple syrup - maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness without being too sugary.
    • Pumpkin pie spice - pumpkin pie spice is a medley of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. It is a quintessential blend of fall flavors.
    • Vanilla extract - vanilla extract adds a warm vanilla flavor and sweetness to the drink. Use vanilla paste for a deeper vanilla flavor.
    • Flaky salt - flaky sea salt adds a dash of umami flavor to balance the sweetness.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions

    • Milk and milk alternatives - use regular milk, cream, half and half, or a milk alternative, including almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, and soy milk.
    • Cold brew - substitute espresso for cold brew, which is less acidic than espresso and regular coffee.
    • Decaf - use decaf espresso or strongly brewed decaf coffee instead of caffeinated coffee grounds.
    • Vanilla bean paste - use vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract. Paste has a more intense vanilla flavor and adds flecks of vanilla bean to the coffee.
    • Fresh pumpkin - use fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned. Learn more about the difference here.
    • Pumpkin pie syrup - use store-bought pumpkin pie syrup instead of homemade pumpkin pie syrup.

    Variations

    • Whipped cream - Add a dollop of Easy 2-Ingredient Whipped Cream to the top of the latte for a more decadent latte.
    • Caramel syrup - Add a drizzle of caramel syrup at the end for a decadent final touch.
    • Hot latte - Skip the ice and use warm milk to make the latte hot.
    • Blended - Pulse the coffee and ice cubes in a blender instead of shaking it in a jar to make it a blended icy drink.
    • Kid-friendly - Omit the espresso and shake up the milk and ingredients to make this drink kid-friendly.

    How to Make Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Add ingredients to jar - Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and flaky salt to a lidded jar or cocktail shaker. Pour espresso on top of the ingredients, then add half of the ice cubes, and the milk.

    Pumpkin spice added to a jar with pumpkin puree, flaky salt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
    Espresso poured into a glass jar for a latte.

    Shake coffee mixture - Seal the jar with the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Then fill glass with remaining ice cubes and pour coffee mixture on top.

    Coffee inside of a lidded glass jar being shaken for an iced latte.
    Chilled coffee with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spiced poured into a glass with coffee ice cubes.

    Add foam and garnish - Add additional milk to a frother or add to a jar and shake vigorously until the milk aerates and becomes foamy. Then pour the milk foam over the coffee. Garnish with more pumpkin spice or cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy.

    Pumpkin spice latte topped with cold oat milk foam from a frother.
    Finished pumpkin spice latte (better and healthier than Starbucks!) with cinnamon spices and cinnamon stick garnish.

    Pro tip: Fill a silicone ice cube tray with leftover coffee and freeze the night before to make coffee cubes. This results in even more coffee flavor and does not dilute the iced latte.

    What to serve with PSL

    This refreshing festive drink pairs perfectly with warm and flaky Pumpkin Scones with Miso Vanilla Glaze, Chocolate and Coffee Biscotti or savory Homemade Biscuits with Cheddar and Bacon.

    Equipment

    Make Iced PSL with a few kitchen essentials, including an espresso machine or espresso maker, measuring spoons, and a lidded jar or cocktail shaker. If you use canned pumpkin puree, use a can opener. To make frothed milk, this milk frother is a fantastic investment to add to your kitchen collection.

    Check out The Heirloom Pantry Shop for all of our recommended kitchen essentials.

    Storage

    Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte is best enjoyed fresh. However, you can make it up to one day ahead of time. Store the latte in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator for up to one day. Top with fresh foam or whipped cream when ready to serve.

    Top tips

    • For smooth pumpkin, be sure to blend or puree fresh pumpkin until smooth to avoid any stringy pieces in your coffee.
    • For more pumpkin flavor, add an additional tablespoon or more of pumpkin puree.
    • To adjust the sweetness, add more or less maple syrup to increase or decrease the sweetness.

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    • Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
    • Baileys Hot Chocolate (Spiked Hot Cocoa)
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    • Carrot Orange Ginger Juice

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    Iced pumpkin spice latte in a tall glass with coffee ice cubes, foam, spices, and a cinnamon stick for garnish and small white pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkin spice as decor.
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    Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with real pumpkin, dairy or plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and warm fall spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves -- served over ice. Make this espresso drink in just 5 minutes and top it with foam, pumpkin pie spices, and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 201kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Equipment

    • Espresso maker
    • Measuring spoons
    • Jar or cocktail shaker
    • Milk frother

    Ingredients 

    • 2 espresso shots or 1 cup strongly brewed coffee
    • 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
    • 1 cup ice or coffee ice cubes
    • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
    • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon flaky sea salt

    Instructions

    • Add ingredients to jar - Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and flaky salt to a lidded jar or cocktail shaker. Pour espresso on top of the ingredients, then add half of the ice cubes, and the milk.
      2 espresso shots or 1 cup strongly brewed coffee, 1 cup milk or plant-based milk, 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree, 2 teaspoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon flaky sea salt, 1 cup ice or coffee ice cubes
    • Shake coffee mixture - Seal the jar with the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Fill glass with remaining ice cubes and pour the coffee mixture on top.
    • Add foam and garnish - Add additional milk to a frother or add to a jar and shake vigorously until the milk aerates and becomes foamy. Pour the milk foam over the coffee. Garnish with more pumpkin spice or cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    • Serve with Easy 2-Ingredient Whipped Cream or a plant-based whipped cream. 
    • If opting for a plant-based milk, use oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
    • To make pumpkin pie spice, use 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon cloves. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 2732IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword: iced coffee, iced psl, iced psl recipe, iced pumpkin spice latte, iced pumpkin spice starbucks copycat recipe, pumpkin spice drink, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice latte recipe
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    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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    1. Kelly

      October 22, 2021 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe, tastes better than anything store bought. I like that you can control how sweet it is.

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