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Moonlit Turkish Delight Mocktail

Discover a deliciously indulgent Turkish Delight Mocktail recipe that's perfect for a Paleo diet. Experience the cinematic sweetness of this velvety blend of rosewater, cardamom, and orange blossom water, with pomegranate seeds adding a burst of vibrant color.

πŸ•’ Prep: 5 mins - Cook: 0 mins - Total: 5 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Turkish

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp rosewater
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp orange blossom water
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • Crushed ice
  • Mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, water, rosewater, cardamom, and orange blossom water. Shake vigorously until well combined.
  2. Fill two glasses with crushed ice and pour the shaken mixture over the ice.
  3. Top each glass with a generous handful of pomegranate seeds.
  4. Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The aroma of this mocktail will transport you straight to the gardens of Istanbul under a moonlit sky.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for a Paleo diet.

Cultural or Historical Background

Turkish Delight is a traditional sweet often flavored with rosewater, making it a perfect pairing for this refreshing mocktail.