Seasonal Sips: Fall-Inspired Coffee Recipes to Warm Your Mug

(Because pumpkin spice isn’t the only flavor of fall.)

At Sip Happens Coffee Works, we think fall is the coziest season of all, and your coffee should match the vibe. Think warm spices, creamy comforts, and a little sweetness to keep you glowing through crisp mornings and chilly evenings. Here are four fall-inspired coffee recipes to make your mug the highlight of the season.

1. Pumpkin Spice Latte (The Classic Done Right)

Because fall without PSL is basically just summer part two.

Ingredients

• 1 cup freshly brewed Sip Happens medium roast

• ½ cup steamed milk

• 2 Tbsp pumpkin purée

• 1 Tbsp sugar or maple syrup

• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

• Whipped cream + sprinkle of spice

Directions

1. Mix pumpkin purée, sugar, and spice in a saucepan.

2. Stir in milk and heat until warm and frothy.

3. Pour over brewed coffee.

4. Top with whipped cream and extra pumpkin pie spice.

2. Maple Pecan Latte

Sweet, nutty, and as cozy as your favorite sweater.

Ingredients

• 1 cup hot coffee

• ½ cup steamed milk

• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp butter pecan syrup (or 1 tsp vanilla if subbing)

• Crushed pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Brew coffee and add maple + pecan syrup.

2. Top with steamed milk.

3. Sprinkle crushed pecans on top for extra crunch.

3. Caramel Apple Iced Coffee

Because not all fall days are chilly.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold brew

• 2 Tbsp apple cider

• 1 Tbsp caramel syrup

• Ice cubes

• Apple slice garnish

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Mix cold brew, apple cider, and caramel syrup.

3. Stir well and garnish with an apple slice.

4. Sweet, tart, and totally fall.

4. Cinnamon Mocha

A chocolatey hug with a spicy kick.

Ingredients

• 1 shot espresso or ½ cup strong coffee

• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ cup steamed milk

• Whipped cream + cinnamon dusting

Directions

1. Stir cocoa, sugar, and cinnamon with hot espresso until dissolved.

2. Add steamed milk.

3. Top with whipped cream and a cinnamon sprinkle.

Sip Happens Tip: Pair your fall coffee with actual fall snacks—pumpkin bread, caramel apples, or anything involving cinnamon sugar. Maximum cozy vibes guaranteed.

Sip the season, warm your mug, and let fall happen!