Caramel Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee
Is your neighbor already burning pumpkin spice candles? In August? Don’t panic. Hide the candles. Make this coffee instead. It tastes like autumn. It feels fancy. It involves zero carving. Your basic side stays hidden. Win.
What This Is
This is cold coffee. We make it sweet. We use real pumpkin. We add warm spices. We swirl in caramel. It tastes like your favorite pie. But drinkable. And caffeinated. Important.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cold)
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind works)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce (plus extra for glass)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or simple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Ice cubes (lots)
- Whipped cream (optional, but recommended)
- Extra pumpkin pie spice (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Brew Coffee Strong: Make coffee first. Use your normal method. Make it strong. Use 1.5 times your usual grounds. Cool it completely. Put it in the fridge. Use cold brew concentrate if you have it.
- Mix Pumpkin Goodness: Find a small jar. Or a glass. Add pumpkin puree. Add caramel sauce. Add maple syrup. Add pumpkin pie spice. Close the jar tight. Shake hard. No jar? Stir very well. Mix until smooth. No lumps.
- Prepare Your Glass: Take your drinking glass. Drizzle caramel inside. Swirl it around. Make sticky lines. Looks pretty. Holds flavor.
- Build the Drink: Fill the caramel glass with ice. Pour the cold coffee over the ice. Leave space at the top. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the coffee. Stir gently. Mix the layers.
- Add Milk: Pour milk over the top. It will swirl nicely.
- Top It Off: Add whipped cream. Be generous. Drizzle more caramel sauce on the cream. Sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice. Looks professional. Tastes amazing.
- Drink Immediately: Insert straw. Sip. Enjoy your pumpkin spice victory. Avoid sharing. Hide from candle neighbor.
Pro Tips
- Coffee Choice: Dark roast works best. It fights the sweetness. Cold brew concentrate gives smooth taste.
- Pumpkin Puree: Must use plain puree. Pie filling tastes wrong. Has sugar and spices already.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust maple syrup. Start with 1 tablespoon. Add more later if needed. Taste the mix first.
- Milk Swap: Heavy cream makes it richer. Almond milk keeps it lighter. Oat milk adds sweetness.
- No Clumps: Shake the pumpkin mix hard. Or whisk it well. Lumpy coffee feels sad. Don’t be sad.
- Make Ahead: Mix pumpkin syrup (steps 1 & 2) in a jar. Keep it in the fridge. Up to 3 days. Shake well before using.
Make this drink. Feel the cozy vibes. Skip the candle aisle. You earned this. Don’t cry over spilled pumpkin spice. Just make another one. Cheers!
Caramel Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee
Indulge in our unique twist on a classic fall favorite - a cold coffee infused with the warmth of real pumpkin, aromatic spices, and a hint of caramel. Rich in flavor and energized by a boost of caffeine, this drink is the perfect blend of your favorite pie and a refreshing pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cold)
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind works)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce (plus extra for glass)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or simple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Ice cubes (lots)
- Whipped cream (optional, but recommended)
- Extra pumpkin pie spice (for topping, optional)
Instructions
<ol><li><strong>Brew Coffee Strong:</strong> Make coffee first. Use your normal method. Make it strong. Use 1.5 times your usual grounds. Cool it completely. Put it in the fridge. Use cold brew concentrate if you have it.</li><li><strong>Mix Pumpkin Goodness:</strong> Find a small jar. Or a glass. Add pumpkin puree. Add caramel sauce. Add maple syrup. Add pumpkin pie spice. Close the jar tight. Shake hard. No jar? Stir very well. Mix until smooth. No lumps.</li><li><strong>Prepare Your Glass:</strong> Take your drinking glass. Drizzle caramel inside. Swirl it around. Make sticky lines. Looks pretty. Holds flavor.</li><li><strong>Build the Drink:</strong> Fill the caramel glass with ice. Pour the cold coffee over the ice. Leave space at the top. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the coffee. Stir gently. Mix the layers.</li><li><strong>Add Milk:</strong> Pour milk over the top. It will swirl nicely.</li><li><strong>Top It Off:</strong> Add whipped cream. Be generous. Drizzle more caramel sauce on the cream. Sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice. Looks professional. Tastes amazing.</li><li><strong>Drink Immediately:</strong> Insert straw. Sip. Enjoy your pumpkin spice victory. Avoid sharing. Hide from candle neighbor.</li></ol>
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