Poisoned Pumpkin Spice Coffee Drink
Ready to whip up a boozy, homemade pumpkin spice latte? Here's a delectable twist on your favorite coffee shop drink, complete with brown sugar whipped cream.
Recipe Yield: 4 drinksDifficulty: EasyTotal Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Brown Sugar Whipped Cream:- 1/2 cup heavy cream- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
For the Drink:- 5 ounces hot brewed coffee (2 1/2 cups)- 4 ounces Homemade Pumpkin Spice Liqueur (recipe below)- Whole nutmeg, for grating
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Liqueur (optional):
- 1 cup light rum
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- First, make the brown sugar whipped cream. Chill a medium-sized bowl and a hand whisk in the freezer for 10 minutes. Add the heavy cream and brown sugar to the bowl and whisk until medium peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- For the drinks, place 5 ounces of hot brewed coffee and 1 ounce of the homemade pumpkin spice liqueur in each of 4 (8-ounce) heatproof glasses. Stir to combine.
- Divide the whipped cream among the drinks and grate nutmeg over the cream.
- If you'd like to make your version extra special, create your own pumpkin spice liqueur. For the liqueur, combine light rum, sugar, water, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves, remove from heat, and let the mixture cool. Once cool, transfer it to a glass bottle and store in the refrigerator. Allow flavors to meld for at least a day before using.
So, there you have it - a delectable, drinkable way to ring in the autumn season!
Enjoy the actual taste of a boozy, homemade pumpkin spice latte with nutritious brown sugar whipped cream. The creditline for this recipe includes homemade pumpkin spice liqueur, providing an optional extra touch for a truly unique pumpkin latte experience. Ready to impress friends with your ready-to-serve, ready-to-sip autumn delights?
