Calming Cherry Hibiscus Moon Milk Recipe
A soft pink & frothy night-time beverage with homemade pumpkin seed milk, tart cherry juice, hibiscus tea, and lavender syrup. Each ingredient aids in sleep and relaxation.
Link to the recipe on my blog:
https://wholesomelyelle.com/blog/2018...
Recipe:
Pumpkin Seed Milk-
1 cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds or pepitas, soaked overnight, then drained and rinsed
4 cups fresh water
Main Ingredients-
1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup tart cherry juice
1 tbsp lavender syrup, or maple syrup
1 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin seed milk, or creamy plant milk of choice
Preparation:
1. To make the pumpkin seed milk, in a high-speed blender, blend the pumpkin seeds and fresh water on high for 2-3 minutes. Strain the milk through a nut milk bag, cheese cloth or fine mesh sieve. I like to use a funnel to pour it into a liter sized milk jar to store in the fridge.
2. In a large mug, pot, or tea kettle, heat up 1 1/2 cups of water. I usually just place a large mug into the microwave for 90 seconds. Place the hibiscus flowers into a tea steeper then immerse into the hot water to steep for about 15 minutes. If you're not using a tea steeper, just put the flowers directly into the water and then drain them out using a mesh sieve over a bowl to collect the tea.
3. Pour the warm hibiscus tea into the blender, along with the tart cherry juice, lavender or maple syrup, and homemade pumpkin milk. The pumpkin milk will curdle upon contact with the acidic ingredients but this is okay. Blend all ingredients together until the mixture becomes creamy and a nice frothy layer develops on top. It will separate into a darker pink bottom layer and a very fluffy thick light pink foamy layer on top.
4. Pour into two large mugs, heat to desired temperature, and enjoy right away. Separation between the tea and the frothy milk layer will occur, so use a spoon to stir occasionally while you enjoy the drink.
Music: Pink Moon- Nick Drake cover by Tiber
• Pink Moon - Nick Drake - Instrumental cover
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