Caramel Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee Recipe
This Caramel Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee is a delightful seasonal beverage combining rich cold brew coffee with creamy milk, sweet pumpkin purée, warming pumpkin spice, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for a refreshing yet cozy caffeine boost during pumpkin season or anytime you crave a sweet fall-inspired drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee (or strong brewed coffee, chilled)
- ½ cup milk (or any milk alternative)
- 1 tbsp caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Flavorings & Add-ins
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée
- ½ tsp pumpkin spice
- Ice cubes (as needed)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the coffee base: Start by ensuring your cold brew coffee or brewed coffee is fully chilled. This gives the iced coffee a smooth, robust flavor without dilution from extra melting ice.
- Mix pumpkin flavor: In a mixing glass or jar, combine the pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is uniform and aromatic, which helps infuse that signature pumpkin spice flavor into your drink.
- Combine coffee and milk: Pour the chilled coffee and milk (or milk alternative) into the pumpkin mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add caramel and ice: Stir in 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce into the drink. Fill a serving glass with ice cubes and pour the pumpkin coffee mixture over the ice to chill.
- Garnish and serve: Top the iced coffee with whipped cream if desired, then drizzle extra caramel sauce over the whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious fall-inspired flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute the maple syrup with honey, agave nectar, or any preferred liquid sweetener.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and ensure caramel sauce is dairy-free.
- Adjust pumpkin spice to taste, adding more for a stronger fall flavor.
- Cold brew coffee provides a smoother, less acidic taste but strong brewed coffee works well too—just make sure it is well chilled.
- Use fresh pumpkin purée or canned pumpkin, but avoid pumpkin pie filling which contains added spices and sugars.
Keywords: Caramel Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee, Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Fall Coffee Recipe, Cold Brew Pumpkin Latte, Iced Coffee Drink
