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Easy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee

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This easy copycat Starbucks pumpkin spice iced coffee is proof that you don’t need a drive-through to enjoy your favorite fall drink. It’s faster, cheaper, and honestly better than the original—plus you get the satisfaction of making it yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, agave, or simple syrup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold brew coffee
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (oat milk, whole milk, almond milk, or coconut milk)
  • Ice cubes (enough to fill your glass)
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
  • Extra pumpkin pie spice (optional, for dusting)
  • Caramel drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the pumpkin spice base: In a small bowl or mug, combine 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée, 1 tablespoon hot water, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth—about 30 seconds.
  2. Prepare your glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  3. Add the pumpkin base: Pour the pumpkin mixture over the ice.
  4. Pour in the coffee: Slowly pour 1 cup of cold brew coffee over the pumpkin base and ice.
  5. Add the milk: Pour 1/2 cup of your chosen milk over the coffee.
  6. Stir well: Use a long spoon to stir everything together for about 15-20 seconds, scraping the bottom to incorporate any settled pumpkin base.
  7. Taste and adjust: Add more maple syrup for sweetness or a pinch of pumpkin pie spice for more spice, if desired.
  8. Top and serve: Add whipped cream, a dusting of pumpkin pie spice, or caramel drizzle if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

The key to a smooth drink is whisking the pumpkin base with hot water first to create an emulsion. For a dairy-free version, oat milk is recommended for creaminess. The pumpkin base can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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