COLD ORANGE & CARDAMOM COCOA

Cold Orange & Cardamom Cocoa image

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories Beverages

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 serving, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 187.5, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 36.2, Protein 15.6