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    Home » Drinks & Cocktails » Coffees & Lattes

    Starbucks Pistachio Latte

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    This homemade starbucks pistachio latte is so easy to make at home, you can have this fancy starbucks drink all winter long. Made with strong espresso, milk, and pistachio syrup. Topped with frothed milk, and a brown butter brown sugar topping, just like the starbucks version.

    Starbucks pistachio latte, on a black coaster, next to a bowl of pistachios and a brown napkin.

    If you love starbucks copycat fall and winter lattes, try this iced mocha latte, iced white mocha or this pumpkin chai latte.

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    • Why this is the best pistachio latte
    • Ingredients
    • How to make the pistachio latte
    • FAQ
    • Expert Tips
    • Starbucks Pistachio Latte
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    Why this is the best pistachio latte

    • Pistachio + Brown Butter Topping. The brown butter, brown sugar topping complements the pistachio flavor perfectly. It’s what makes this latte extra decadent, just like the Starbucks’ one.
    • Make this seasonal latte year-round. This pistachio drink is only available at certain times of the year, but if you make it at home, you can have it every day.
    • It’s easy and inexpensive. When made at home, this latte is a fraction of the cost of buying one at Starbucks.

    Ingredients

    Overhead view of all the ingredients needed to make the latte.
    • Pistachio Syrup:  I use a store bought pistachio syrup, but you can also use a homemade pistachio one. Most importantly, use a quality syrup. Cheaper syrups can have a more artificial flavor that is not enjoyable.

    How to make the pistachio latte

    On a saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter to brown it. Once browned, remove it from the heat and immediately mix in the brown sugar. Set aside for now.

    Overhead view of a metal pan with the brown sugar butter mixture, on a wooden background.

    Warm the milk in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave. Add in the espresso, granulated sugar and pistachio syrup.

    A hand pouring the espresso into the latte, sitting on a coaster, with eucalyptus leaves in the background.

    Top with frothed milk. Scoop on the brown butter, brown sugar topping.

    FAQ

    How do I make this an iced pistachio latte?

    To serve this as an iced latte, don’t warm the mix before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients. Skip the frothed milk and add in a handful of ice before serving.

    How can I make this latte vegan?

    For a vegan latte, replace the cow’s milk with oat milk and use a vegan butter or plant-based margarine for the brown butter topping.

    Overhead view of the latte, with the frothed milk, brown sugar and chopped pistachio topping.

    Expert Tips

    • Use steamed milk. If you have a milk steamer, steam the milk before mixing together the latte. Steamed milk will make a thicker, creamier drink.
    • Adjust the amount of pistachio syrup. There is some variation between different brands of pistachio syrup. Some may be sweeter than others. Adjust the amount according to your preference.
    Pistachio latte on a black coaster, with a vase of eucalyptus leaves in the background, and a small white bowl of pistachios in the foreground.
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    Starbucks pistachio latte, topped with chopped pistachios, on a black coaster, next to a bowl of pistachios and a brown napkin.

    Starbucks Pistachio Latte


    • Author: Ali
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1 latte 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This homemade starbucks pistachio latte is so easy to make at home, you can have this fancy starbucks drink all winter long.


    Ingredients

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    • Browned Butter Topping:
      • 1 tbsp butter
      • 1 tbsp brown sugar
    • Pistachio Latte:
      • 1 ½ cup milk*
      • 1-2 shots of strongly brewed espresso
      • 1 ½ tbsp pistachio syrup**
      • 1 tsp sugar
      • ¼ cup frothed milk

    Instructions

    1. Make the browned butter topping: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue to heat it for a couple minutes until it browns. As soon as it browns, remove it from the heat. Mix in the brown sugar. Set aside for now.
    2. Make the latte: Warm the milk on a saucepan over the stove, or in the microwave. Mix the milk, espresso, pistachio syrup and granulated sugar together. Top with the frothed milk and brown butter topping. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • *If you have a milk steamer, steam the milk before adding it to the latte.
    • ** Use a quality pistachio syrup. Depending on the brand you are using, you may need to adjust the amount you add to the latte.
    • Vegan: Replace the cow’s milk with oat milk. Use a vegan butter or vegan margarine for the brown butter topping.
    • Iced latte: Don’t warm up the milk before mixing the latte together. Skip the frothed milk and serve with a handful of ice.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Lattes
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 latte
    • Calories: 436
    • Sugar: 49.6g
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Fat: 20.5g
    • Saturated Fat: 12.8g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6.1g
    • Trans Fat: 0.9g
    • Carbohydrates: 50.9g
    • Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 14.2g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg

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