Almond milkshakes – also called almond smoothies – are very popular in Morocco, particularly in Ramadan. A tiny bit of orange flower water gives this almond shake its classic taste. I like it best served icy cold.
Start by blanching and peeling the almonds, and then proceed with the recipe. Since the ground almonds will eventually settle in the bottom of the glass, serve this shake immediately after blending.
Makes 2 servings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almonds, blanched and peeled
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar
- splash of orange flower water
- 4 or 5 ice cubes, optional
Preparation:
Place the blanched almonds in a blender, and process until the almonds are a fine powder. Add the milk, sugar and orange flower water, and blend on high speed to mix well. If desired, add ice cubes while the blender is running to chill the drink even more.
Pour into glasses, and serve immediately.
