Pumpkin Spice....on Ice is Nice!

Okay...so I know there are those of you out there who have already reported on the return of the Great Pumpkin.....Spiced Latte from Starbucks, that is! And that is reason enough to do a happy dance in my book. But, I've never actually had a 'Latte' before. In fact, I had to ask the barista at Starbucks to explain it to me. Hmmm.....does sound pretty tasty I'll admit, but.... I am a Frappucino girl! Maybe it's because in Florida, it's always so hot that Frappucinos can be consumed year round. But all I know is that I like what I like, so here is what I order. And I would like to recommend this personal recipe to anyone who enjoys the seasonal flavors of the pumpkin spice, but would like it in something more akin to a dessert. Here is the recipe to use when ordering....
Order a Pumpkin-Spice Mocha Frappucino with an extra shot of mocha. I order mine with light whip only because it makes me just a tad less guilty about the gazillion calories I am consuming. And light whip just means 'less', not actually light. But the finishing touches are what really makes the drink. Ask to have chocolate syrup drizzled over the top then sprinkled with cinnamon and mocha powder. They never give me enough mocha powder, so I always take my drink to the side bar, open it up and sprinkle on some more. Then put back on your plastic top if you can actually manage it, because often times it's a real pain if anything has spilled over the edges. Then sit back and consume the most wonderfully delicious Autumn concoction you've ever had. The extra mocha helps the pumpkin-spice not be so overpowering and the combination is to die for....muwahahaha! My children loved it so much that they got decaffeinated versions too. We just got the first ones of the season last weekend and they are already hitting me up for more. If you try it out....let me know what you think! :o)