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Fall Starbucks Pumpkin Caramel Espresso Drink

Fall Starbucks pumpkin caramel espresso drink with a creamy steamed-milk pour, pumpkin sauce, and warm pumpkin pie spice. Finished with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle for a classic layered, cozy sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

espresso shots
  • 2 espresso Use freshly pulled shots.
steamed milk
  • 1 cup milk Use dairy or substitute (oat milk works well).
pumpkin sauce
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin sauce Pumpkin sauce or syrup-style pumpkin puree sauce.
pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice Plus a pinch more for finishing.
toppings
  • whipped cream For topping.
toppings
  • caramel drizzle For topping.

Equipment

  • 1 espresso machine

Method
 

Brew and flavor the espresso
  1. Pull two shots of espresso into a mug.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin sauce and pumpkin pie spice until the mixture looks evenly speckled.
Steam and combine
  1. Steam the milk until frothy and glossy, then pour it over the espresso mixture.
Finish and serve
  1. Top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
  2. Sprinkle with extra pumpkin pie spice before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: if you want a less-sweet cup, start with 1 tbsp pumpkin sauce and add more only if needed. Refrigerate any leftover pumpkin sauce mixture for up to 5 days, but the drink is best made fresh; freezing is not recommended. Dairy-free option: use oat milk for a similar creamy texture.