Pumpkin Spice Mocha is available all year round when you make it in your home. This hot or cold drink recipe is easy to make, and you can top this mochaccino with whipped cream, and drizzle caramel sauce, or cinnamon-infused Vermont Maple Syrup.
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Hello my friends, I know you will say the pumpkin season is over, and the trend is not on Pumpkin Spice Mocha anymore. But for me, the season lasts the whole year long. With mochaccino recipe I can have my mocha anytime I want.
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I love three variations of this coffee drink; the regular Cafe Mocha, Peppermint Mocha, and Pumpkin Spice Mocha. The only mochaccino that I haven't tried to make at home yet is the peppermint mocha.
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Here's a video from Starbucks making a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Not exactly the same as our recipe below, and obviously you don't have these machines at home (if you do I want to come over for coffee), but you should enjoy:
This Cafe Mocha recipe doesn't need instructions or a detailed recipe card because it's super easy and the strength of the coffee and the flavor intensity of the pumpkin spice is adjustable to your taste.
I usually brew my daily coffee with my espresso maker from Mr. Coffee, but for this recipe I did it the old fashioned way with the traditional espresso brewer.
This recipe is part of our special compilation of "8 Sweet Pumpkin Spice Recipes you are going to want to make." If you love pumpkin spice like we do. Check it out.
I hope you get a chance to make this Pumpkin Spice Mocha. Did you make this or another recipe? Tag @Spoonabilities on Instagram or add a comment or photo on Pinterest, so we can find you! And we love to hear from you in the comment section below.
Enjoy!
Carlos
Pumpkin Spice Mocha
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 People 1x
Description
Pumpkin Spice Mocha is available all year round. With this easy mochaccino recipe, you can make your favorite hot or cold mocha at home. No more waiting for the fall season at Starbucks for your favorite drink.
Ingredients
- 4 shots of espresso
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 4 Tablespoons Cinnamon Infused Organic Vermont Maple Syrup available to purchase from our online shop
- 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa mix (or reduce maple syrup if sweetened)
- 1-½ cups hot milk
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Hazelnut liquor
- Caramel Sauce available to purchase from our online shop
Instructions
Traditional Brewer
- Brew the espresso shots (or make strong coffee)
- Warm the milk
- Mix together the espresso, pumpkin pie spice, syrup, cocoa mix and hot milk.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, hazelnut liquor, and/or caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: brewing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-oz
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 33.5 g
- Sodium: 92.7 mg
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.7 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 6.6 g
- Cholesterol: 18.3 mg
Keywords: starbucks cafe mocha, starbucks drinks
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Hey there, I'm Carlos, a food and drink enthusiast, recipe blogger and
Scarlet
Well. I can't believe I never heard of thought of this before. Pumpkin and chocolate? Sure makes sense to me! Can't wait to try your pumpkin spice mocha!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Glad you like it Scarlet. Let us know what you think after you taste it.
Beth
This looks so yummy! My daughter is going to love this recipe! I can't wait to give this a try!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
We can't wait to hear what your daughter has to say about it Beth. Let us know!
Brianna
The perfect way to warm up on a crisp fall morning!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
We couldn't agree more Brianna. Enjoy!!
Nathan
This looks like it would be dangerous, ESPECIALLY with the addition of that hazelnut liquor. Can't wait to try it out!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
We love living dangerously around here Nathan ;)
Shelley
Hahaha - that's such a great point - Pumpkin Spice Mocha truly is available all year if you just know how to make it yourself! No need to wait for Starbucks every year lol! And omg ... I LOVE the idea of drizzling this with a little cinnamon-infused, real Vermont maple syrup! Wow!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
You got it Shelley! and yes, that little drizzle of maple syrup just takes it over the edge.
Kathryn Donangelo
This Pumpkin Spice Mocha is sooo perfect for Fall! This is my new go-to drink to make and we can't get enough. I'm saving my Starbucks money and making these for the next month!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
LOL, sounds like a plan Kathryn. That's what we do, although Starbucks still gets plenty of our money.
Veena Azmanov
This sounds like a perfect and flavorful Mocha. Homemade is the best option too. I want to surely check on this recipe.
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Do give this recipe a try Veena. The best part about homemade is you can adjust ingredients to make your very best favorite mix.
Beth
I'm with you, I'd drink it all year long as well! Can't go wrong with coffee, chocolate and pumpkin spice! It's the perfect mix!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
We completely agree Beth, and happy you agree with us. LOL
Adrianne
Oh wow! What a comforting drink that deserves a sit down and a sip. This looks fabulous. It is hot over here in Australia at the moment but as soon as it gets cooler, I am making this, cheers!!!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Wonderful Adrianne. Sounds like a plan. If you are on pinterest, be sure to pin it so you have it for later.
Anita
This is the perfect drink for the season. It must kick ass with that hazelnut liquor.
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Yes Anita, it most certainly does. It's the only way I drink it. ;)
Shahzadi
Oh my! All my favourite Fall ingredients in one recipe! It’s super delicious - thank you!!!
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Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
You are very welcome Shahzadi. So happy to hear we hit all your favorite Fall ingredients in one recipe. Enjoy!
Lisa
This looks like exactly what I need on this cold, dreary, drizzly afternoon! It makes my cup of plain green tea pale in comparison!
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Geoffrey Swetz
Hi Lisa. Well, green tea is good too. But on a cold, dreary afternoon I would definitely try the Mocha. Thanks for stopping by, and Happy New Year!
Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake
Thank you for this recipe! I love pumpkin spice lattes and I'll have to tuck this one away to enjoy come the fall :)
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Geoffrey Swetz
Great idea Rebecca! But if you love pumpkin spice lattes, you can have them all year around with our Pumpkin Spice Syrup. Just sayin ;)
Happy New Year!!
Tina
I'm a fan of pumpkin spice any time of the year too! It's especially perfect all through winter.
Geoffrey Swetz
Hi Tina. Thanks for coming by today. Let us know if you try this recipe.
Emily
This looks so delicious! It is rainy here today and now I have a craving for this pumpkin spice mocha!
Geoffrey Swetz
Hi Emily. Well, after a rainy day comes the rainbow(delicious) right? Hope it clears up soon. Happy New Year!
Tara
This mocha looks so warm and comforting! Love that pumpkin spice syrup and those photos!
Geoffrey Swetz
Thanks for coming by Tara! That Punpkin Spice Mocha is really good. Thanks for commenting on the photos. Carlos has been working hard at his photography skills. Have a Happy New Year!