Three Floral Milks to Sip on This Winter
Strawberries are in season in Israel, so of course, I’m thinking of all the ways I can use them. Ripe juicy berries full of vitamins and fiber; I can just feel my health improving.
Typically I’ll make a smoothie. However, it’s also the beginning of winter, and I don’t always feel like drinking something heavy and cold.
These floral milks are supposed to be sipped cool. They are not thick like a smoothie. They are ideal for a sweet mid-day or evening snack. I find them to be really comforting while also being a bit luxurious.
You can definitely taste the floral essence of these milks, which I love, but I know is definitely not for everyone. I think that adding the fruit definitely softens them a bit, so I encourage you to give them a try!
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Notes
For the floral notes, I use rose water and dried lavender and chamomile. Make sure that you are using food grade ingredients.
Rose water can typically be found in the Middle Eastern/Indian food sections of your supermarket or a Middle Eastern/Indian specialty shop.
Lavender may be a bit harder to find. I believe I found mine in either William Sonoma or Whole Foods. Of course, you can definitely find some on Amazon!
These recipes make about 1-2 servings and are best if they are consumed the same day.
So… here is how I made these deliciously-romantic drinks!
Strawberry Vanilla Rose
Ingredients
1 cup of boiling water
¼ cup raw cashews
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (frozen will work too)
½ tablespoon of food grade rose water
½ tablespoon of silan
¼ teaspoon of good quality vanilla
Method
Place the cashews in a heatproof bowl. Add boiling water and steep until cool. Add the cashews, water, and all remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
Banana Chamomile Honey
Ingredients
1 cup of boiling water
¼ cup raw cashews
1 teaspoon food grade chamomile (a tea bag will work)
1 banana
1 tablespoon of honey
Method
Place the cashews and chamomile in a heatproof bowl. Add boiling water and steep until cool. Add the cashews, chamomile, water, and all remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
Blueberry Lemon Lavender
Ingredients
1 cup of boiling water
¼ cup raw cashews
½ to 3/4 teaspoon food grade dried lavender (start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more if you’d like a stronger lavender flavor – I personally like the full amount of lavender)
½ cup blueberries
½ tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
Method
Place the cashews and lavender in a heatproof bowl. Add boiling water and steep until cool. Add the cashews, lavender, water, and all remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
I’ve loved these types of floral flavors since I first discovered them. I always choose the rose macaron or the lavender lemon shortbread.
How about you? Are you a fan of floral flavors too?
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