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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cocktail

A bourbon coffee cocktail with espresso, pumpkin spice, and cream — a PSL in a glass.

Base spirit
Bourbon
Style
Coffee
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake

The Pumpkin Spice Latte Cocktail translates the coffee-shop PSL into a short shaken drink: bourbon, espresso, pumpkin spice syrup, and cream. It is richer and milkier than a pumpkin espresso martini, closer to a cold latte than a crema-topped martini. Served up or over a large cube, it is explicitly dessert-leaning and seasonal.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cocktail in a coupe, creamy tan coffee, nutmeg dusting.
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Ingredients

Servings
  • • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • • 1 oz fresh espresso
  • • 0.75 oz pumpkin spice syrup
  • • 0.75 oz heavy cream

Did you know?

“The pumpkin spice latte became a national fall signal in the early 2000s; bars eventually mixed the same flavor stack with whiskey instead of steamed milk.”

Source:Starbucks PSL cultural history and seasonal cocktail menus

Bartender's Note

Shake hard so the cream and espresso emulsify. Cold brew concentrate works if you do not want to pull a shot. Skip extra sugar — the syrup is enough.

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How to make the Pumpkin Spice Latte Cocktail

  1. 1Shake all ingredients hard with ice
  2. 2 into a chilled coupe
  3. 3Dust with nutmeg

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