Almond Milkshake with Orange Blossom Water
Almond milkshakes, not to be confused with almond milk milkshakes, are a popular Moroccan drink, especially during Ramadan. Blanched whole almonds are blended with milk, honey, a little orange blossom water to give it that signature Moroccan taste, and ice cubes.
Equipment
- immersion blender
- standing blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole almonds
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- 2 drops almond extract
- 6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to boil. Blanch the almonds for 2 minutes. Drain.
- Peel the almonds. Pat the almonds dry and allow to cool.
- Using an immersion blender, grind the almonds to a powder.
- Add the almonds, reserving a tsp, to a standing blender with the milk, honey, orange blossom water, and almond extract. Blend for 10 seconds.
- Add in the ice cubes and blend until smooth.
