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Copycat Starbucks Pistachio Latte

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup pistachios either salted or unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 shots espresso
  • 16 ounces milk

Instructions
 

  • Start by making the pistachio syrup by combining the water, sugar, and pistachios in a small pan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Once it boils, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Before removing from burner, add the vanilla and a pinch of salt if you're using unsalted pistachios.
  • Strain the pistachios out with a strainer or cheesecloth and allow the syrup to cool.
  • Store in the fridge in a mason jar or other container of your choice.
  • Next up for the salted brown butter topping. Start by putting the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted and turned brown. Allow it to cool completely.
  • Mix the brown sugar and pinch of salt into the browned butter once it has cooled. Store in the refrigerator for 3 days. If it clumps too much, pop it in the freezer for an hour or so and then break apart again.
  • Now for the final few steps! Steam and froth your milk. You can use a milk steamer/frother machine or a saucepan and whisk.
  • Make the espresso or theh coffee of your choice and combine with the steamed milk. Add two tablespoons of pistachio syrup, mix, and top with the salted brown butter topping.
  • Enjoy!