Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold brew coffee or chilled strongly brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice (whole, oat, or almond work great)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the pumpkin puree, caramel sauce, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and the spices become fragrant. This step “toasts” the pumpkin and removes the raw squash taste. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- In a large glass or a cocktail shaker, whisk together the warm pumpkin caramel base and your chosen milk until fully combined. Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice cubes. Pour your cold brew coffee over the ice, then pour the pumpkin-milk mixture on top. Stir gently with a long spoon to create beautiful swirls of color.
- Top the drink with a generous mountain of whipped cream. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle a tiny pinch of pumpkin pie spice for a professional finish. Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your homemade fall masterpiece!
- Cook Time: 15 minutes