Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Copycat Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
JUMP TO RECIPE

The flavors of fall in a delicious coffee drink, this copycat recipe recreates the Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte. Get step-by-step instructions and tips to make this drink at home in 5 minutes!

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte in a cup with whipped cream.

Recipe Highlights

  • Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (shortened to Iced PSL) is a seasonal fall drink that’s a cold version of the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL).
  • Iced PSL is a beverage that combines ice, espresso, milk, and pumpkin spice sauce. It’s topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice topping.
  • This copycat recipe recreates the Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte using 7 ingredients, including the homemade whipped cream. It makes a grande size (16 ounces) drink.
  • Store-bought or homemade pumpkin spice syrup or sauce can be used to flavor and sweeten this coffee drink.
  • It’s a quick and easy drink to make at home using espresso made in an espresso machine or a Nespresso.

RELATED: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Copycat

What is Pumpkin Spice?

Pumpkin spice is a mix of ingredients that go into flavoring a pumpkin pie.

Ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and sometimes allspice, are combined to make the spice blend.

The Starbucks pumpkin spice topping is a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.

The Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce is a pumpkin puree made sweet, creamy with sugar, condensed skim milk, and flavoring.

RELATED: Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam

Ingredient Notes

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte ingredients.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Four photo grid showing steps to make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.

For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.

  1. Whisk heavy cream and vanilla syrup to make whipped cream. Set aside.
    Use a handheld milk frother to make whipped cream in seconds.
  2. Put espresso, pumpkin spice sauce, and milk into a cocktail shaker. Shake.
    Use 2 Nespresso espresso pods or pull 2 shots from an espresso machine. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a jar with a tight lid.
  3. Pour pumpkin spice latte into a cup. Add ice.
  4. Top with whipped cream and garnish with pumpkin spice.
    Use a spoon to add the whipped cream on top of the drink. Sprinkle on pumpkin spice topping.

RELATED: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Copycat

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte in a cup.

Using a Nespresso

To make Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte just like Starbucks, you’ll need espresso and the easiest way to make espresso at home is with a Nespresso machine.

My Nespresso Pick

Photo Credit: amazon.com

This Nespresso model makes espresso and brewed coffee and costs around $200. Tip: Skip the Aeroccino and get a bigger milk frother.
SHOP NOW

1 shot of espresso = 1 Nespresso espresso capsule

A grande size Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with 2 shots of espresso, so you’ll need 2 Nespresso espresso capsules or 1 double espresso capsule.

To make the drink taste more like the one at Starbucks, use Starbucks branded Nespresso capsules:
Nespresso Starbucks Espresso Vertuo capsules
Nespresso Starbucks Espresso Original capsules

Instead of the regular Starbucks espresso, try making it with their Blonde Espresso capsules which are more popular and better reviewed.

My Nespresso Starbucks Pod Pick

Photo Credit: amazon.com

To recreate Starbucks drinks at home, go for this popular blonde espresso.
SHOP NOW

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Topping

Make your own pumpkin spice topping by combining:

Expert Tips

  • To whip cream for drinks, use a handheld milk frother for about 30-50 seconds until you get soft peaks. Don’t overwhip.
  • If you don’t have an espresso machine or a Nespresso, you can use instant coffee. Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and ¼ cup hot water to replace the 2 shots of espresso in the recipe.
  • Homemade vanilla syrup is easy to make since it requires only sugar, water, and vanilla extract, so I highly recommend making it instead of buying it. Make a batch and add it to vanilla whipped cream, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and Iced Vanilla Latte.
  • The cocktail shaker is used to make sure the pumpkin sauce is well mixed with the milk and espresso since it’s a little thick. If you don’t want to use one, or don’t have one, put espresso, pumpkin sauce, and milk into a cup and stir until well combined. Then add the ice.

Questions You May Have

What’s the difference between pumpkin spice sauce and pumpkin spice syrup?

Pumpkin spice sauce is made with dairy and pumpkin syrup doesn’t. Both contain pumpkin puree.

Is pumpkin spice the same thing as pumpkin pie spice?

Yes! Pumpkin spice is just a shortening of pumpkin pie spice.

What’s in Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte?

A grande Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks is made with ice, 2 espresso shots, 2% milk, and 4 pumps of pumpkin spice sauce. It’s topped with vanilla whipped cream and pumpkin spice topping.

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte drink in a cup with whipped cream.

Related

Did you make this and love it? Please leave a 5-star rating below or a review in the comments section.

Want to save this recipe to Pinterest for later? Pin it now to your Pinterest board!

Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Copycat

Author: Jee Choe
The flavors of fall in a delicious iced coffee drink, this copycat recipe recreates the Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Yield1 serving (16 ounces)

INGREDIENTS
 

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

  • 2 shots of espresso (2 Nespresso espresso capsules)
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin sauce or syrup
  • ¾ cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup ice

Whipped Cream

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Whisk heavy cream and vanilla syrup to make whipped cream. Set aside.
    Use a handheld milk frother to make whipped cream in seconds.
  • Put espresso, pumpkin spice sauce, and milk into a cocktail shaker. Shake 10 times.
    Use 2 Nespresso espresso pods or pull 2 shots from an espresso machine. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a jar with a tight lid.
  • Pour pumpkin spice latte into a cup. Add ice.
  • Top with whipped cream and garnish with pumpkin pie spice.
    Use a spoon to add the whipped cream on top of the drink.

NOTES

  • Starbucks makes their lattes with 2% milk but you can use any kind of milk you like.
  • If you don’t have an espresso machine or a Nespresso, you can use instant coffee. Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and ¼ cup hot water to replace the 2 shots of espresso in the recipe.
  • To whip cream for drinks, use a handheld milk frother for about 30-50 seconds until you get soft peaks. Don’t overwhip.
  • Homemade vanilla syrup is easy to make since it requires only sugar, water, and vanilla extract, so I highly recommend making it instead of buying it. Make a batch and add it to vanilla whipped cream, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, and Iced Vanilla Latte.
  • The cocktail shaker is used to make sure the pumpkin sauce is well mixed with the milk and espresso since it’s a little thick. If you don’t want to use one, or don’t have one, put espresso, pumpkin sauce, and milk into a cup and stir until well combined. Then add the ice.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Topping

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Using A Nespresso Machine

 
  • 1 shot of espresso = 1 Nespresso espresso capsule
  • To make a 16 ounce (grande) Starbucks drink, you’ll need 2 Nespresso espresso or ristretto capsules. You can also use 1 Vertuo double espresso.
  • With the Vertuo machine capsules, only use espresso capsules and not the coffee capsules that make 7.77 ounces.
  • Recommended Nespresso capsules to make Starbucks drinks at home:
    Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast
    Nespresso Vertuo capsules
    Nespresso Original capsules

NUTRITION

Calories: 509 | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 345mg | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @coffeeatthree and use hashtag #coffeeatthree!

Leave a Comment

RATE THE RECIPE: