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    Home Β» Uncategorized Β» Pumpkin Spice Latte with Whiskey

    Nov 11, 2011 Β· Modified: Nov 2, 2017 by Sues Β· This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads Β· View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer Β· 15 Comments

    Pumpkin Spice Latte with Whiskey

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    Don't get me wrong; I love a good pumpkin spice latte. But do you ever feel like there's something lacking? No? Just me? OK. Just work with here, pelase. Anyway. It's Friday, so something is definitely lacking in your pumpkin spice latte. Yes, you. This is the kind of beverage you'll want to sip on straight through the holidays. It's festive and flavorful and give you that warm tingly feeling that actually has you appreciating the fact that you're too cold to leave your living room. You *might* even turn the heat in your home down a bit so you can enjoy the full beauty of this drink.

    I used a pretty generic coffee (Market Basket FTW!) because I figured I was doctoring it up quite a bit and didn't want to use my precious Starbucks coffee (seriously that stuff gets me through the day!). I also used maple syrup to sweeten it up a bit since the pumpkin puree doesn't have much sweetness and adding plain old sugar just didn't seem right. And maple syrup adds a bit of a fall touch! I wasn't sure exactly what kind of liquor to use, but then I realized that when I think of a "warm me up" liquor, it's definitely whiskey. More specifically, Irish whiskey. Yup.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte with Whiskey (serves about 4):
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    • 3 C strongly brewed coffee
    • 1 C 2% milk
    • 1 C pumpkin
    • 2 t pumpkin pie spice
    • 1.5 T maple syrup
    • 4 oz. Irish Whiskey
    • 1.5 C heavy cream (if you want whipped cream topping)

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    Like most of my drink recipes, this is a really easy one, involving 4 basic steps. Well, 5, if you haven't brewed your coffee yet. So, do that. Ready? I'm waiting... OK.

    Step #1: Mix the brewed coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the pumpkin puree becomes liquid and the mixture is heated to a temperature that feels like the perfect hot beverage drinking temp.

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    Step #2: Pour whiskey in glass or mug. Easy!!

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    Step #3: Whip the cream. If you want it. I have to say, I'm a staunch whipped cream refuser on my lattes. In general. But when I can whip it up myself and it's nice and light and airy, I'm game. Especially since it adds a pretty touch to an otherwise kind of bland looking drink. And froth! Froth!

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    Step #4: Pour the coffee/pumpkin mixture in the glass or mug with the whiskey and top with whipped cream. And any other sprinkles or fun festive paraphernalia you can think of.

    And done. Well besides the drinking part. But I'm pretty sure you don't really need any instructions for that one.

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    If you do, feel free to give me a call.  I offer trainings. For a small fee.

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    There really is something about a hot alcoholic beverage on a cool fall day. I honestly think you need something like this from time to time to get you through the cold months. Amiright?

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    Honestly, if you're not into whiskey or you're skipping out on Cocktail Friday, you could sip this concoction right up without the alcohol. I'm not really a huge fan of the pumpkin spice lattes in most coffee shops because I don't love sugary syrups, so I think this is a better option. It's much more natural-y tasting and when it comes to pumpkin, that's important.

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    In other fabulous cocktail news, I'm happy to announce we're contributors on the brand new Gojee Drinks! If you haven't explored Gojee yet, you must! It's pretty fabulous and I'm incredibly honored so many of my Cocktail Friday concoctions made it on there! I will cheers to that πŸ™‚

    Happy Cocktail Friday! I hope you all have fabulous weekends!

    Are you a fan of coffee drinks? With alcohol included?

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    1. Erica says

      November 11, 2011 at 11:13 pm

      What a fun twist! I love all things pumpkin... Especiallt when coffee is involved. This would be a perfect halloween or thanksgiving drink

    2. Simply Life says

      November 12, 2011 at 8:01 am

      oooh we've been thinking about hosting a holiday party and I think this would be the PERFECT drink to welcome people in from the cold outside!

    3. Barefoot Pregnant and In The Kitchen says

      November 12, 2011 at 8:03 am

      I Know it is only 7 am here... but I would SOO have this right now if I could! I think I may serve this at the end of thanksgiving dinner..... I'm sure my husband and his family would LOVE this!

    4. Elina (Healthy and Sane) says

      November 12, 2011 at 10:42 am

      I'm not a whiskey fan but this drink looks fabulous. I think it's the whipped cream and sprinkles on top πŸ™‚

    5. sarah k. @ the pajama chef says

      November 12, 2011 at 11:11 am

      oh yum! pretty sprinkles too. πŸ™‚

    6. Michelle says

      November 12, 2011 at 11:27 am

      Every once in awhile, I'll order an alcoholic coffee drink...usually when we've been out in the cold during the day!

    7. Rhonda says

      November 12, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      It's like a fall version of Irish Coffee (which I adore). It started snowing here...I really could use one (but I should probably wait until the evening πŸ˜‰

    8. Kerstin says

      November 12, 2011 at 5:36 pm

      Yes please, this just takes PSLs to a whole new level and I love the festive sprinkles!

    9. em says

      November 13, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      not usually a fan of dark liquor, but with added pumpkin, you miight just talk me into it. πŸ˜‰

    10. Megan says

      November 13, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      I love pumpkin spice lattes and can definitely see a need for some whiskey in one!

    11. [email protected] says

      November 14, 2011 at 9:26 am

      I love this recipe! I am a huge fan of hot drinks, being always cold. Classic Irish coffees are a favorite πŸ™‚

    12. Gia Grossman says

      November 14, 2011 at 11:24 am

      Would it be bad if I brought this in my travel mug to work?....

    13. Kelly says

      November 14, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      Love the sprinkles on top. I have to say, I've always wondered when you get pumpkin spice drinks at coffee shops whether there is actually any pumpkin flavor in the syrups or whether it is just the spices.

    14. Juliana says

      November 15, 2011 at 9:38 pm

      Wow, this look good, pumpkin spiced coffee...and a shot of whiskey...great to keep you warm πŸ™‚
      Hope you are having a wonderful week πŸ™‚

    15. Ding says

      November 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Very yummy!!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe

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