Love the Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte? This simple copycat recipe brings the iconic flavors of fall to your kitchen! Refreshingly cool and perfectly spiced, you’ll find yourself coming back to this delicious drink time and again!
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Why You'll Love This Iced PSL
Every year as pumpkin spice season hits, my Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce recipe goes crazy! People love that sauce; it's so good and you can whip it up in about 5 minutes!
While the pumpkin spice sauce is delicious stirred into cold brew coffee; I thought it’s about time we dedicated a full post to crafting the perfect iced pumpkin spice latte!
This iced latte captures all the cozy pumpkin spice flavor of the original starbucks pumpkin spice latte while being incredibly simple to make! Since it's iced you can enjoy a sip of fall even on a hot sunny day! If you love this recipe, you must check out this Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte!
Recipe Love! What Readers Are Saying:
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"So long Starbucks. I will never need it again. This recipe is so delicious and so EASY that I'll never need to wait for the fall for PSL again. Made exactly as written and WHEW it is GOOD!"
- Cassie (in reference to my Pumpkin Spice Sauce)
Simple Ingredients
- Pumpkin Spice Sauce: I highly recommend using my homemade Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce recipe. It is made with sweetened condensed milk, real pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice seasoning to give this latte the creamy texture and pumpkin flavor that will rival the coffee shop version!
If you have a store-bought pumpkin spice syrup you love, you could use that too. Keep in mind pumpkin syrup is a bit different than my pumpkin sauce which contains canned pumpkin purée. Using pumpkin sauce, will be more like the original iced pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. - Brewed espresso: If you don't have an espresso machine, you can substitute a strongly brewed coffee, either from a French press or your normal coffee method.
- Milk: I used 2% milk here. You can substitute whole milk, skim milk, or a non-dairy milk if needed. See my recommendations below.
- Ice Cubes
- Whipped Cream: What's a PSL without a little whipped cream on top?! I just grabbed a can of redi-whip from the grocery store to keep it simple!
- Pumpkin pie spice: Add that classic dusting of warm spices on top, just like Starbucks.
*Refer to the recipe card for full ingredient information.
Can I Make an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Dairy-Free?
You can make this iced pumpkin spice latte dairy-free by substituting with dairy-free ingredients. Here are my suggestions:
- Milk: Soy Milk or Oatly Barista Edition Oat milk, which is certified gluten-free are my top recommendations. Almond milk would also be a good choice.
- Whipped cream: Redi-whip and Aldi sell non-dairy canned whipped cream.
- Sweetened condensed milk (for pumpkin spice sauce): Use Sweetened condensed coconut milk.
Equipment
If you're in the market for an espresso machine, I highly recommend the Breville Barista Express. It's the perfect espresso machine for beginner espresso enthusiasts. It's easy to use and learn and makes delicious espresso drinks of all kinds.
Instructions
- Start by adding your pumpkin spice sauce and freshly brewed shots of espresso to your favorite tall glass.
- Give it a good stir to blend those cozy flavors together.
- Pour in the milk, leaving room for ice, then fill the rest of the glass with ice.
- Finish with a dollop of whipped cream, or even better– vanilla sweet cream cold foam or pumpkin cream cold foam, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, and a cinnamon stick (optional) for a fancy touch.
- Enjoy every sip!
More Starbucks Drinks You'll Love
If you're enjoying my easy homemade iced pumpkin spice latte, check out some more Starbucks copycat recipes, like this easy 2-ingredient brown sugar syrup and pumpkin cream cold brew recipe!
Top Recipe Tips
- Make the pumpkin spice sauce a day ahead to allow the spices to infuse into the sauce and hydrate. When used immediately after making the sauce, the spices sometimes feel like they are grainy or getting caught in your throat.
- For the best iced pumpkin spice latte, use freshly roasted coffee beans and grind just before brewing your shot of espresso.
- This recipe will make a "grande" size latte and calls for a double shot of espresso.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin spice sauce in the latte to your desired tastes.
Recipe FAQs
An Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks contains different amounts of espresso based on the size. A Tall (12 oz) comes with 1 shot of espresso, a Grande (16 oz) includes 2 shots, and a Venti (24 oz) has 3 shots. These proportions can be adjusted if you prefer more or less espresso in your drink.
Making your own iced pumpkin spice latte lets you enjoy that iconic fall flavor whenever you want, without waiting in line or spending extra money at a coffee shop. You can control the ingredients, adjusting the sweetness and spice to suit your taste. Plus, it's satisfying to recreate a favorite drink at home, where you can customize every detail—from the type of milk to the strength of your coffee.
Whether hot or iced, the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks does not contain any gluten ingredients. Be sure to ask your barista to clean the steam wand and prepare your drink with clean utensils to avoid the risk of cross-contact from other items that may contain gluten. If you or a loved one is gluten-free, check out my gluten-free guide to Starbucks for more information.
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Recipe
Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Sauce
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 2 shots freshly brewed espresso
- 2 Tablespoons pumpkin spice sauce
- 12 ounces 2% milk, approximately
- ice cubes
- whipped cream
- pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Pumpkin Spice Sauce
- Stir sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice together in a small bowl.
- Before making your latte, let the sauce rest for at least 15 minutes before use to absorb the spices.
- Store unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Add pumpkin sauce to the bottom of your desired tumbler.
- Pour in freshly brewed espresso shots and stir or swirl to combine.
- Add milk and fill the rest of the glass with ice.
- Finish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
* Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should be used as an estimate only. See the nutrition policy for more information.
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Kathy
Yum!! Thanks for the recipe!