Y’all… this is not a drill! Shots were fired by PSL’s (Pumpkin Spice Latte) twitter account, letting us know it would be available soon, and signaling the only true sign of Fall. While I promptly began to retrieve my coordinated yoga pants and scarves from the closet, I wondered, “Which Fall drinks are the best?”. So, I took the liberty of ranking them for you.
Ranked from good to best.
10. Pumpkin Patch Latte (Starbucks Secret Menu)
Pumpkin Patch Latte shared with the Secret Menu for Starbucks App! @chassie34 pic.twitter.com/hUs5hykjWq
— Cowgirl Chassie❤???????? (@chassie34) November 8, 2016
This drink, found on the secret menu*, makes me want to sit with this, a blue blankie, and Linus as we sip a cup and await The Great Pumpkin!
* You can find the Starbucks secret menu here. Keep it handy if you plan on ordering, as your barista might need to see the recipe.
9. Maple Pecan Latte (Dunkin Donuts)
I’ll be honest, I haven’t had this one yet because it’s going to be new this year, but I can’t help but think it’ll fall near the bottom of my list. There’s only one way to find out for real though, so stay tuned for an update.
8. Pure Pumpkin Ice Blended Drink (Coffee Bean)
The name is just as it says Pure Pumpkin deliciousness! I’m not a big one on blended drinks (alcoholic or otherwise), but this one had to make the list.
7. Pumpkin Spiced Chai Latte (Coffee Bean)
It’s like a pumpkin decided it didn’t like the hype of Fall and decided to go a little zen.
6. Caramel Pumpkin Macchiato (Starbucks Secret Menu)
Caramel is one of my favorite Fall scents. Mix that with some Pumpkin and it’s like you’re drinking the candle from Bath & Body Works! (You know the one… don’t pretend you don’t). This one is also off of the secret menu.
5. Salted Caramel Latte (Coffee Bean)
There’s something about salt and caramel together that lets me know that life is good and that anything is possible. Sidenote: I may need to get out more.
4. Pumpkin Spice Coffee (Dunkin Donuts)
I will always have a soft spot for Dunkin Donuts anything. When I got my first radio internship during my Senior year, I’d stop by DD every morning to grab a medium coffee, light and sweet. When you add some Pumpkin Spice to their already yummy coffee, it makes me feel like I’m back in Northeastern Pennsylvania with the leaves falling around me.
3. PSL
I'm alllllmost back—just in time to introduce my new fall fragrance: Spice Panther. pic.twitter.com/JlVQv2j373
— Pumpkin Spice Latte (@TheRealPSL) August 24, 2017
How did we get here? How is this only at 3?! Well, it’s hyped up a lot and don’t get me wrong, it’s a small cup of heaven, but sometimes life throws you a curveball and introduces you to more than you ever could have hoped for. (I still love you, PSL!!)
2. Caramel Apple Cider (Starbucks)
I used to call this “Fall-in-a-Cup”, but I can’t do that anymore (you’ll see why in a moment). Still, this is a staple in my Fall drink rotation. There is never a time that I will turn this down. Gimme a cool, crisp night and a Caramel Apple Cider and I’m one happy chick.
1. Fall-in-a-Cup Latte (Starbucks Secret Menu)
Be still, my caffeinated heart! This secret menu drink has everything…pumpkin, caramel, and chai! It’s as if Stefan from SNL delivered it unto us! You can get it as a frappuccino too, but as you’ve read above, I’m not a huge fan of blended drinks.
Are there other drinks I should know about? Let me know in the comments.
(Also, on August 26th and 27th, 2017 you can get select small Fall drinks for $2 at Coffee Bean! If you are into that kind of thing.)
