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

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.