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Moroccan Spiced Delight Mocktail

Find a delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan-inspired mocktail perfect for parties or dessert spreads.

πŸ•’ Prep: 5 minutes - Cook: N/A - Total: 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Moroccan, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a teapot or heatproof container, combine the boiling water with crushed cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
  2. Strain the infused water into a pitcher, discarding the solids. Add honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg. Stir well to combine and dissolve the honey.
  3. Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the spiced liquid over them, filling each glass about 3/4 full. Gently stir in each glass to mix the flavors.
  4. Garnish with orange slices and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of warm spices and citrus in this drink creates a perfect balance of flavors that is both soothing and invigorating.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a Moroccan-themed party or as a refreshing addition to a dessert spread.

Cultural or Historical Background

This mocktail draws inspiration from Moroccan tea culture, which often features spiced tea with sweeteners like honey or sugar.