Name: Pumpkin spice latte
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: 60ml espresso; 2 tsp puréed pumpkin (from a can); 200ml milk; cinnamon or nutmeg, to sprinkle; cinnamon stick (optional); 60ml water; 30g caster sugar; ½ tsp vanilla extract

A mug of pumpkin spiced latte with a cinnamon stick balanced on top

60ml espresso
2 tsp puréed pumpkin (from a can)
200ml milk
cinnamon or nutmeg
to sprinkle
cinnamon stick (optional)

SIMPLE SYRUP

60ml water
30g caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

Method

step 1
To make the simple syrup, put the water, sugar and vanilla extract in a pot and boil until the sugar is dissolved.
step 2
Use 25ml of the syrup and put it in a mug. Add espresso (approx 60ml) using an espresso machine (see above) or your preferred method.
step 3
Add the puréed pumpkin into the milk jug with the milk and steam. If you are using a milk frother you can add it to this too. Just make sure the purée is really smooth.
step 4
Pour your heated textured milk into the espresso and syrup. Dust with cinnamon or nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick across your glass (for extra effect you can singe the ends with a kitchen blow torch if you have one).