Pumpkin Spice Drink Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso (optional)
• Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
• Additional cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat the Milk: In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s hot but not boiling.
2. Add Ingredients: Whisk in the pumpkin puree, sugar or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves until well combined and heated through.
3. Optional Coffee Addition: If using coffee or espresso, pour it into your mug.
4. Combine: Pour the pumpkin spice milk mixture over the coffee, stirring to combine.
5. Serve: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of additional cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice if desired. Enjoy your cozy pumpkin spice drink!