Pumpkin Spice Latte – Recipe and Syrup Guide

Pumpkin Spice Latte is a modern autumn classic combining espresso, milk and a sweet spiced profile commonly associated with cinnamon, clove, ginger and pumpkin-spice flavours.

Simple Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe

For one large cup, start with a double espresso, 200–250 ml hot milk and around 15–20 ml Pumpkin Spice syrup to taste. Mix syrup and espresso, top with steamed milk and optionally finish with a light dusting of cinnamon.

Monin or 1883 Pumpkin Spice?

Both work well but do not taste identical. Browse Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup and 1883 Pumpkin Spice Syrup. Our 1883 vs Monin guide explains the brands more broadly.

Syrup or sauce?

Syrup mixes quickly into hot or cold coffee and is easy to dose. Sauce adds more body and dessert character. 1883 Pumpkin Spice Sauce is useful when you want a richer profile.

Ready-made latte base

The Yeah Pumpkin Spice Latte is an option when speed and consistent dosing matter in café service.

Which coffee?

Choose espresso with enough body to stand up to milk and spice. Very light, highly acidic coffee can taste sharper beside a sweet spiced profile.

Milk and plant drinks

Dairy milk gives classic body. Oat pairs particularly well with warm spices, while almond adds a more obvious nutty note.

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

Fill a large glass with ice, add cold milk and syrup, then pour a double espresso over. A RCR Timeless Highball 44 cl works well.

How sweet should it be?

Start lower than you think. The syrup should support the espresso rather than hide it. A fixed pump count gives cafés better consistency and cost control.

Variations

A small amount of 1883 Cinnamon Syrup, vanilla or caramel can change the profile without overpowering Pumpkin Spice.

For professional cafés

• Fixed espresso recipe.
• Fixed syrup dose.
• Defined cup size.
• Consistent milk temperature.
• Standardised topping.

FAQ

Does Pumpkin Spice syrup contain pumpkin?

It depends on the product. Pumpkin Spice often describes the spice profile, so always check the ingredient list.

Can Pumpkin Spice Latte be iced?

Yes. Espresso, cold milk, syrup and plenty of ice make an excellent iced version.