Starbucks is among the more expensive spots to grab a morning coffee, but its ever-changing menu and classic favorites keep customers coming back. When the leaves begin changing color in August, it’s a clear indication that summer is on its way out, meaning people are ready to move on from their Pink Drink and Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers to Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes.

These days, a daily dose of pumpkin flavor will cost you about $6 per drink, depending on your location and size preference. To save their coins, coffee fiends have developed copycat PSL recipes, and while not all of them hit the mark, some are even better than the original.

The Ultimate Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

From the mind of Cooktoria comes this tasty autumn treat that you can make at home with ease. It has a 4.7/5 rating after hundreds of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte fanatics tried it out, meanwhile, the coffee chain’s official recipe on their website is ranked at just three stars.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning
• 2 oz. espresso
• 8 oz. milk
• Whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine pumpkin puree, sugar and (optional) pumpkin spice seasoning into a small saucepan to make your pumpkin sauce.
2. Allow this mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes then run through a blender or food processor until smooth.
3. Prepare espresso using the method of your choice, whether it’s a K-Cup pod or instant powder.
4. Warm and froth milk; skip the second part if you don’t have a frother handy.
5. Add your homemade pumpkin sauce and espresso to a 16 oz. cup and stir well.
6. Pour warmed milk into the pumpkin espresso mixture.
7. Top your copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon for the full experience.