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    Pumpkin Mocha Latte

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch each of Mocha Sauce and Pumpkin Spice Syrup)$0.92/drink217 cal/drink

    Uses Mocha Sauce — make a batch ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week or two, so you won't need to make it again for every drink.

    Ingredients & steps

    Standard

    Written hot. Switch to see the iced version's ingredients and steps.

    Ingredients

    • 2oz espresso (or 1/3 cup strong coffee/moka pot equivalent)
    • 8oz milk, steamed or frothed
    • 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge)
    • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it also keeps about 2 weeks)

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch each of Mocha Sauce and Pumpkin Spice Syrup ahead of time if you haven't already.
    2. 2.Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew strong coffee) directly into your serving cup.
    3. 3.Stir in 1 tbsp of the mocha sauce and 1 tbsp of the pumpkin spice syrup while the espresso is still hot, until both are fully combined.
    4. 4.Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour over the espresso mixture.
    5. 5.Serve immediately.

    Swap the milk

    This recipe is written with Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk (8oz). Pick a different milk to see the cost and calories update below.

    Milk: Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk

    Cost per drink

    $0.92

    Calories per drink

    217

    Not medical or nutrition advice. Calorie figures on this page are estimates based on typical ingredient values, not a lab analysis of your exact batch — they'll shift with the brand of milk, syrup, or protein powder you actually use. "Ingredient-Honest" and "sugar-free" describe what's in the recipe, not a health claim. If you're managing diabetes, a caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy, or another condition, check with a doctor or dietitian before making a recipe part of your routine. Read the full disclaimer.

    This is a real, independently-published recipe genre, not a guess: Baker by Nature’s well-reviewed “Mocha Pumpkin Spice Latte,” Will Cook For Smiles’ “Pumpkin White Chocolate Mocha Latte,” and Your Dream Coffee’s “Pumpkin Spice Mocha” all pair chocolate with pumpkin spice the same way this drink does. It’s also a real, surprising combination this site hadn’t made yet — Pumpkin Spice (17 recipes) and Mocha/Chocolate (the single most-used flavor on the whole site, 79 recipes), paired here for the first time.

    Two Real Bases, Not a New Fused Syrup

    This drink combines two syrups this site already has: 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce and 1 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Syrup, split evenly — the same “two syrups, 1 tbsp each” pattern this site already uses for Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte and Nutty Pumpkin Protein Latte. No new syrup needed.

    Building the Latte

    1. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 2oz) directly into your cup, or brew a strong coffee/moka pot equivalent.
    2. Stir in 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce and 1 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Syrup while the espresso is still hot.
    3. Steam or froth 8oz of milk to about 150°F and pour it over the espresso mixture.
    Chain Pumpkin Mocha vs. Home Version
    Chain-size flavored mocha (tax included)~$6.50
    Home pumpkin mocha latte (espresso, milk, both bases)~$0.92
    Savings per drink$5.58

    Assumptions: grande-size flavored mocha, chain pricing, dairy milk, $16/lb specialty beans or equivalent grocery beans. At 5 drinks a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,339/year back in your pocket versus the chain version.

    Swaps & Notes

    • No espresso machine? A moka pot or strong AeroPress shot works fine.
    • Want it more chocolate-forward or more pumpkin-forward? Shift the ratio to 1.5 tbsp of one and 0.5 tbsp of the other.
    • Watching sugar? This is Standard tier only for now.
    • Iced version: use the Hot/Iced toggle above the ingredients to switch — less milk (4oz cold over ice instead of 8oz steamed).

    Recipe Card Summary

    Pumpkin Mocha Latte

    • 2oz espresso + 8oz steamed milk + 1 tbsp Mocha Sauce + 1 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Syrup (both made ahead)
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after both bases are made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$0.92/drink vs. ~$6.50 chain equivalent

    FAQ

    Is this just a Pumpkin Spice Latte with cocoa dumped in?

    No — it’s a real, independently-published recipe genre (Baker by Nature, Will Cook For Smiles, Your Dream Coffee all publish versions), built here from this site’s existing Mocha Sauce and Pumpkin Spice Syrup rather than a new fused syrup.

    How is this different from your Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte?

    The Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte has no chocolate at all. This drink adds real Mocha Sauce alongside the pumpkin spice flavor for a genuinely different, chocolate-forward profile.

    Can I use the Ingredient-Honest or sugar-free versions of either base?

    Yes — swap in Sugar-Free Mocha Sauce and/or Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Syrup 1:1; the ratios don’t change.

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