COLD ORANGE & CARDAMOM COCOA

Cold Orange & Cardamom Cocoa image

Provided by Baby Kato

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c 2% low fat milk
2 Tbsp half and half cream
2 - 3 cardamom pods, whole
1 orange peel, 3-inch x 1-inch piece
1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa, good quality
3 tsp honey
3 ice cubes, coffee
whipped cream, garnish
1/2 tsp orange rind, grated, garnish

Steps:

1. In a pot add milk, cream, whole cardamom pods and orange peel.
2. Gently heat the mixture until it is steaming hot but do not boil.
3. Take off the heat and remove the cardamom pods and orange peel.
4. Now add the vanilla extract to the milk mixture.
5. Make a paste with the cocoa, honey and 2 tbsp of the hot milk mixture.
6. Now add the cocoa paste to the remaining hot milk mixture and whisk vigorously, till well blended.
7. Allow to cool, chill two hours in fridge until ready to serve.
8. Whisk cocoa well and pour into a large glass with 3 coffee ice cubes.
9. Garnish with whip cream and grated orange rind.