Cold Orange Cardamom Cocoa Recipe

Spice up your life with this incredibly refreshing Cold Orange Cardamom Cocoa! This luxurious recipe combines the warmth of cardamom and the zest of orange with rich cocoa for a truly unforgettable treat. Perfect for a hot summer day or any time you crave a sophisticated and flavorful cold beverage. We even use leftover coffee ice cubes for an extra layer of delicious complexity! Prepare to be amazed.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 348.3 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cold Orange Cardamom Cocoa

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How to Make Cold Orange Cardamom Cocoa

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 3 whole green cardamom pods, and the zest of 1 orange.
  2. Gently heat the mixture over medium-low heat until steaming, but do not boil (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and carefully remove the cardamom pods and orange zest.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons of the warm milk mixture until smooth, creating a paste.
  6. Gradually whisk the cocoa paste into the remaining warm milk mixture until completely smooth and well-combined.
  7. Allow the cocoa mixture to cool completely to room temperature. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to fully chill.
  8. Before serving, whisk the chilled cocoa again. Pour into a large glass filled with 3 coffee ice cubes (see tip below for making coffee ice cubes).
  9. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of freshly grated orange zest.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

144g

Fat

33g

Carbs

14g

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