Moroccan-Style Almond Milk
Why this recipe works
- Ready quickly: Blending almonds directly with cold water creates a fresh almond drink in minutes, without soaking or cooking.
- Clean, fragrant flavour: Orange blossom water adds a delicate floral note, while cinnamon brings gentle warmth without making the drink heavy.
- Easy to adjust: The sweetness and floral intensity can be fine-tuned after blending, so the final drink can be made subtle or more aromatic.
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Ingredient notes
- Use orange blossom water sparingly: It is highly aromatic, so add more only in small increments to avoid overpowering the almond flavour.
- Adjust the sweetness after blending: Taste once the almonds are fully blended, then add a little more honey or agave if you prefer a sweeter drink.
Texture tips
- For a smoother finish: Blend for the full time, then strain through a fine sieve and press gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
- For a fuller texture: Skip straining if you prefer a more rustic drink with a little almond body.
Make-ahead tips
- Serve well chilled: A short chill helps the flavours settle and makes the drink more refreshing.
- Store and stir before serving: Keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days, then shake or stir well as natural separation is expected.
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Instructions
- Add the cold water and almonds to a blender and blend for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture looks milky and the nuts are very finely broken down. Add the honey, orange blossom water and cinnamon, then blend for 10 to 15 seconds to combine.
- Taste and adjust by blending in a little more honey or orange blossom water if you like. For a smoother finish, strain through a fine sieve into a jug, pressing gently to extract the liquid.
- Pour into a glass and serve chilled. If you have time, chill for 5 minutes to let the flavour settle, then stir before drinking.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the smoothest texture, blend for the full 2 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve.
- Orange blossom water is potent, so start with the stated amount and add more in tiny increments to avoid overpowering the drink.
Substitutions
- Replace Honey with Agave syrup for a different, lighter sweetness.
- Replace Ground cinnamon with a pinch of Ground cardamom for a more floral, spiced profile.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge and shake or stir well before serving, as it will naturally separate.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Moroccan
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Allergens:
Almonds Tree nuts
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