Description
A creamy pumpkin spice latte elevated with a tart and zesty cranberry orange glaze. This gourmet drink balances earthy autumn spices with bright citrus notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Place fresh cranberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a splash of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until berries pop and liquid reduces to a syrup.
- Press the cranberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove skins. Stir in powdered sugar and orange zest until smooth and glossy.
- In a small pot, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Heat gently until combined.
- Froth the milk using a steam wand or by heating and shaking it until a thick foam forms.
- Pour the hot espresso or strong coffee into a mug and stir in the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the frothed milk over the coffee, leaving a small gap at the top of the mug.
- Drizzle the cranberry orange glaze over the foam and swirl gently with a spoon.