Coconut Cardamom Cinnamon Refresher
Coconut Cardamom Cinnamon Refresher
photo by recipe author

 

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes + steeping time

  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 cup coconut milk*
  • 1/2 stick cinnamon

Crack open the cardamom pods and remove the seeds. Discard the pods.

In a small saucepan combine all ingredients, including cardamom seeds, and bring to a boil then immediately remove from heat and allow to steep for 30 minutes.

Halfway fill serving glass with ice and then strain contents of saucepan through a mesh sieve into prepared glass cup.

Discard cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.

Add a fresh stick of cinnamon to glass and enjoy. Recipe can be multiplied to serve more than one.

Note: In cooler weather, after steeping time is complete, reheat the milk and then strain into a mug and enjoy warm!

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe and photo by Orissa. Submit your recipes and photos here for a chance to win $50!