Make Your Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte 10x Better With This Simple Ordering Hack

Some people mark out seasons by the exact degrees of the earth's tilt toward (or away from) the sun. For others, seasons are determined by the menu items available at Starbucks. And for many, fall doesn't start on the autumnal equinox, or even the day after Labor Day; it starts when Starbucks debuts its pumpkin spice latte along with the rest of its fall menu. That's perfectly understandable. After all, how could you possibly resist the American classic that is pumpkin spice? 

Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte has it all. It is an aromatic, creamy, and pumpkin-y delight. And for some, this seasonal drink is perfect as is. For others, the pumpkin spice latte is only improved by a few, key hacks. If you belong in the latter category, there is one ordering hack you should try that will totally transform this classic coffee drink, and that's adding white chocolate mocha sauce to the drink.

Instead of ordering your PSL with only pumpkin sauce, substitute half of the pumps with white chocolate mocha sauce. This will turn your pumpkin spice latte into a Cinderella latte, as that is what this ordering hack is referred to as by Starbucks fans in the know. The added white chocolate mocha sauce will bring creaminess to the PSL that is simply unmatched. Plus, the white chocolate flavor of the sauce has a lovely, slightly buttery, warm flavor that makes this already cozy drink so much cozier.

Now, a Cinderella latte calls for equal parts pumpkin sauce and white chocolate mocha sauce. But your pumpkin spice latte is yours and yours alone, so you needn't be faithful to this ratio. If you're a bit cautious about adding in a new flavor to your latte, you can start out small and add only one pump of white chocolate mocha in place of one less pump of pumpkin sauce. You can also go clear in the other direction by adding more white chocolate mocha sauce than pumpkin sauce. This is great for anyone who wants just a touch of pumpkin spice flavor with a super creamy, lush backdrop.

If you're not afraid of a super sweet latte, you can even add your pumps of mocha in addition to your pumpkin sauce (instead of replacing it). Just be aware that this will make for a very, very sweet drink, so order with caution. And if sweet drinks are your jam, you could also add brown sugar syrup on top for a better pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. Or, if you want to build atop the mellow, buttery taste of your mocha sauce, order this latte with blonde espresso instead of the chain's signature one. Blonde espresso will bring a lighter, brighter flavor to your drink, and is less intense than the chain's usual blend. It also pairs really well with the sweet, creamy, aromatic flavors of this white chocolate-enhanced pumpkin spice latte.