This Spiked Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Next-Level Basic

Fall, that lovely time of the year when the leaves turn red, the weather becomes cool, and everything is suddenly pumpkin-flavored. In school terms, this also means midterms creep up on you and that money you used to have for that Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte has suddenly disappeared. If you’re like me and need a hard ass drink after a midterms, look no further. This spiked Pumpkin Spice Latte will satisfy your fall thirst. As an added bonus, it’s vegan.

Spiked Pumpkin Spice Latte

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 5 minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup hot strong coffee
• 2 tablespoon dark rum
• 2 tablespoon rum and coffee liqueur
• vegan whipped cream

Instructions

1. 
   

   In a small saucepan, add coconut milk, pumpkin, and sugar.

2. 
   

   Heat ingredients over medium heat until hot (do not boil). This will take about 3-5 minutes.

3. 
   

   Stir in vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, coffee, dark rum, and the rum and coffee liqueur.

   #SpoonTip: Most of the items for this drink, such as the coffee and vanilla, can be purchased for $1 at the Dollar Tree.

4. 
   

   Pour into a large mug. Top with vegan whipped cream and a dash pumpkin pie spice.

#SpoonTip: Make your own vegan whipped cream from One Green Planet.

• < 20 Minutes
• Chocolate
• Coffee
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• Dairy Product
• Dietary Restriction
• Drinks
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