If the moment fall hits you find yourself drawn to Starbucks to get a PSL, this at home pumpkin spice latte recipe is for you! Ours is made with real pumpkin, warm fall spices, and your favorite espresso or coffee! With easy to follow instructions, and step-by-step photos, you’ll have a coffeehouse worthy drink in hand in no time!
Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler weather, getting cozy in a big sweatshirt, and the warm fall spices and flavors that come along with the season. I love making fall recipes of all kinds, but there’s just something about pumpkin that is quintessential to the season for me.
If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll also know that coffee is a way of life for me. While I’d love to go grab a fancy coffee drink everyday, that just isn’t feasible for my schedule or my budget. You’ll find all kinds of DIY coffee recipes on my site because of this. And it was time to finally get the ever popular PSL added to our at home coffee library.
If you love pumpkin coffees, be sure to try our homemade Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and homemade Pumpkin Coffee Creamer recipes too!
And sip your PSL alongside a homemade pumpkin muffin with streusel topping or pumpkin waffles for the ultimate fall morning!
Why You’ll Love Our Pumpkin Spice Latte Drink Recipe
Easy and delicious. Making a coffee shop worthy PSL is so easy! And using a homemade pumpkin spice syrup takes your drink to the next level because it uses real pumpkin (no artificial flavors for us!).
Cost effective! One PSL from Starbucks will run you $7+, which adds up fast if you’re hoping to enjoy them frequently. Making them at home using pantry and fridge staples is a great way to save money (and again, they just taste so much better).
No lines. Why wait in line at Starbucks when you can make an even yummier version at home? In a short amount of time. Whenever you want. Seems like a no brainer to me!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients
Pumpkin Syrup. Our homemade pumpkin spice coffee syrup is the best, and so easy to make too! Our DIY syrup uses 100% pure pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and warm fall spices to create the perfect fall syrup for your PSL.
- If preferred, you can uses a store bought syrup like Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup or Torani Pumpkin Spice Syrup too.
Espresso (or Strongly Brewed Coffee). Espresso is the traditional option for a latte, but don’t worry if you don’t have a way to make espresso at home. You can use strongly brewed coffee too!
Milk of Choice. I like to use 2% or whole dairy milk in my lattes. If dairy isn’t a part of your diet, I recommend oat milk for coffee drinks! You can also use your favorite non-dairy milk of choice like almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
Optional toppings such as whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
Get the full recipe and measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home
Make your homemade pumpkin spice syrup if you don’t already have it in your fridge.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of pumpkin spice syrup to your mug.
Add milk of choice to the mug. Add it warm, or microwave it along with the syrup in the next step.
Stir to combine. If you added cold milk, warm up your mug in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Top with fresh espresso or strongly brewed coffee.
Optionally top with whipped cream and/or a dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
Prefer a Cold Pumpkin Spice Latte? Make it Iced!
If it’s warm where you are but you need a fall flavor fix, enjoying an iced pumpkin spice latte is a great option! Simply fill a tall glass with ice, and then pour your latte ingredients over the ice, stir, and enjoy!
For best results, give your espresso (or coffee) a little bit to cool down before pouring over the ice. This ensures your ice doesn’t melt too fast so you have a nice cold drink to enjoy!
Have a Little Extra Fun and Make it into a Pumpkin Spice Latte Frappuccino
Another fun way to enjoy a cold pumpkin spice latte is as a frappuccino! Simply add all latte ingredients, reducing the amount of milk to ½ Cup, plus 1 cup of ice to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to enjoy.
Love This Fall Recipe? Try These Pumpkin Recipes too!
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Syrup*
- 1 Cup water
- ½ Cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ Cup 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmet
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hot Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- 2-3 Tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
- 2 shots espresso* (2 shots = 2 ounces = ¼ cup)
- ¾ Cup milk of choice, warmed (we use 2% or whole dairy milk)
- optional (but recommended) toppings: whipped cream, dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- ice
- 2-3 Tablespoons pumpkin spice syrup
- 2 shots espresso*, cooled to room temperature (2 shots = 2 ounces = ¼ cup)
- ¾ Cup milk of choice (we use 2% or whole dairy milk)
- optional (but recommended) toppings: whipped cream, dusting of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Hot Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- If not already in your fridge, prepare the homemade pumpkin spice syrup (link to full process below) – this adds 10 minutes to your process
- Add pumpkin spice syrup and warmed milk to a mug and stir to combine. (If you added cold milk to your mug, simply microwave the milk and syrup in your microwave-safe mug for about 1 minute in your microwave to warm)
- Pour hot espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) into the mug and stir.
- Optionally (but recommended) top with whipped cream and a dusting of either cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte
- If not already in your fridge, prepare the homemade pumpkin spice syrup (link to full process below) – this adds 10 minutes to your process
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the pumpkin spice syrup and milk over the ice and stir to combine.
- Pour the cooled espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) into the mug.(Didn't cool your espresso or coffee? It's ok, but your ice will melt faster and your drink won't be ask cold)
- Optionally (but recommended) top with whipped cream and a dusting of either cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Add a straw, sip, and enjoy!
Meredith says
Better than Starbucks!