Description
Full of cozy, autumnal flavors, this spiced pumpkin cold brew latte is easy to make and more affordable than going to a coffee shop! The spiced pumpkin syrup is made with real pumpkin puree and flavored with pumpkin pie spice, cardamom, and vanilla bean. After a quick simmer, the syrup is mixed with cold brew coffee and milk for a delicious, homemade fall coffee drink.
Ingredients
for the spiced pumpkin syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
for the spiced pumpkin cold brew latte
- 1-2 tablespoons spiced pumpkin syrup
- 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate
- ice
- 1/2 cup oat milk, or your favorite milk
Instructions
Make the syrup first. Combine the water, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, and spices in a small saucepan. Bring to a low simmer over medium low, stirring regularly to encourage the sugar to dissolve. Simmer for just 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla then allow the syrup to cool for 15 minutes before pouring into a bottle or jar. Keep in the fridge until ready to use. Use within 2 weeks. Shake or stir syrup well before using.
To make one drink, add 1-2 tablespoons of the spiced pumpkin syrup to your glass. Add the cold brew and stir well before adding the ice and milk.
Notes
- You’ll end up with roughly 1 cup of spiced pumpkin syrup which is enough for about 8 drinks (if you’re using 2 tablespoons per drink).
- The spiced pumpkin syrup can be used to sweeten other drinks like black coffee, traditional lattes, and chai. It can also be drizzled over pancakes!
- The original version of this recipe used homemade pumpkin seed milk instead of oat milk. If you want to try it, soak 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds in water overnight. Drain, rinse, then add to a blender along with 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Blend on high until very creamy. Strain through a nut milk bag then bottle and keep in the fridge. Shake well before using. Use within 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooling Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: drink