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Autumn Sips of Comfort

Warm, spiced drinks to celebrate crisp fall days in cozy style

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, there’s nothing better than wrapping your hands around a warm, spiced drink. Fall flavors bring comfort in every sip, whether you crave the pumpkin-spiced sweetness of a latte, the cozy indulgence of maple and cinnamon, or the rich warmth of a buttered rum. Each drink is topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of spice, making them the perfect companions for autumn gatherings, quiet mornings, or fireside evenings.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk (dairy or oat/almond)

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree

  • 1–2 tbsp sugar (or maple syrup)

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or mix cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup hot strong coffee (or 1 shot espresso)

  • Whipped cream & cinnamon for topping

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin spice.

  2. Heat until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

  3. Whisk until frothy, then pour into a mug with hot coffee.

  4. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

 

Cinnamon Maple Steamer

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Whipped cream & extra cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Warm milk in a saucepan until hot.

  2. Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla.

  3. Froth with a whisk or frother until foamy.

  4. Serve in a mug topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

 

Hot Buttered Rum Latte

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup hot coffee

  • 2 tbsp spiced rum

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • Whipped cream & nutmeg/cinnamon for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Stir butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into the hot coffee until melted.

  2. Add rum and stir well.

  3. Top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon.