Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cold Foam:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or simple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Nitro Coffee:
- 12 ounces cold brew coffee (store-bought or homemade)
- Nitrogen cartridge (for nitro infusion, if using a nitro cold brew dispenser)
- Ice (optional, for serving)
Equipment
- Handheld milk frother or blender
- Small bowl or measuring cup
- Nitro cold brew dispenser (e.g., a whipped cream canister with nitrogen cartridge) or pre-made nitro cold brew can
- Tall glass for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin Cold Foam
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine heavy cream, 2% milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk until the pumpkin puree is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Use a handheld milk frother or blender to froth the mixture for 30–60 seconds until it becomes thick and foamy. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Nitro Coffee
- If using a nitro cold brew dispenser:
- Pour 12 ounces of cold brew coffee into the dispenser.
- Secure the lid and charge with one nitrogen cartridge. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to infuse the nitrogen.
- Release the coffee through the nozzle into a tall glass, optionally over a few ice cubes, to create a creamy, cascading nitro effect.
- If using pre-made nitro cold brew:
- Pour 12 ounces of nitro cold brew from a can or keg into a tall glass, optionally over ice, to maintain the creamy texture.
Step 3: Assemble the Drink
- Gently spoon or pour the pumpkin cold foam over the nitro coffee, allowing it to layer on top.
- Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice on the foam for garnish.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve immediately with a straw or stir gently to blend the foam into the coffee for a creamy, spiced sip.
Tips
- For a stronger pumpkin flavor, increase the pumpkin puree to 1.5 tablespoons.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to the cold foam.
- If you don’t have a nitro dispenser, you can use regular cold brew and shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker for a similar frothy texture.
- Store any leftover cold foam in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; re-froth before using.
Nutritional Information (Approximate, per serving)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 2g