Homemade Pumpkin-Spice Latte

I LOVE coffee and really enjoy a certain coffee house that serves the yummiest Pumpkin-Spice Lattes! However, I refuse to pay the exorbitant amount that they charge. So here is the recipe for THAT coffee that you can make at HOME. =) It is so stinkin' good and it screams FALL!

Homemade Pumpkin-Spice Latte

Pumpkin Spice Syrup
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 cinnamon sticks or 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
3 Tbsp canned pumpkin

For a single latte:
1 shot of espresso or 2-4 Tbsp very strongly brewed coffee
6-8 oz skin milk, heated or steamed until very hot
1-2 Tbsp pumpkin spice syrup (or to taste)
Whipped cream, optional

To make the syrup: Cook sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat until the mixture is completely clear. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not allow mixture to come to a boil. Allow mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes. Strain syrup through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a large jar or bottle of your choice.

Keep syrup in the fridge, it will last a few weeks.

To make the latte: Combine espresso with heated milk, and 1 to 2 Tbsp of the pumpkin spice syrup (add to taste). Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Yum!