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Keto-Friendly Turkish Delight Mocktail: A Romance in Every Sip

A keto-friendly and dairy-free Turkish Delight Mocktail recipe that combines exotic spices with the delicate sweetness of rose water for a delightful low-carb dessert or drink.

πŸ•’ Prep: 10 minutes - Cook: N/A - Total: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Turkish

Allergens

Tree nuts (almonds, pistachios)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • free sweetener
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 cups ice
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Crushed pistachios, for garnish
  • Dried edible rose petals, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the almond milk and sweetener. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
  2. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and ginger to the saucepan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse into the milk.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool completely. Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices.
  4. In a blender, combine the strained milk, ice, coconut cream, rose water, and salt. Blend until smooth and frothy.
  5. Pour the mocktail into 6 glasses and garnish with crushed pistachios and edible rose petals. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The blend of exotic spices creates a complex flavor profile that makes this mocktail truly unique.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb diet.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe was inspired by the traditional Turkish Delight candy, which is often flavored with rose water and coated in powdered sugar.