Sherbati (rose, chia and almond milkshake)
This rose-flavoured almond drink is served to mark the first month of the Islamic new year. Drink ice-cold as you would a milkshake, topped with chopped pistachios
- Preparation:
- Total:
- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1litre almond milk
- 75g caster sugar
- 150ml rose syrup
- ½vanilla bean pod , seeds scraped out, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4-5 ice cubes , plus extra to serve
- 2tsp chia or basil seeds
- 75g pistachios , shelled and finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Combine the milk, sugar, syrup and vanilla in a blender.Step 2
Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth. Add the chia or basil seeds, and leave them to bloom for at least 5 mins until they have become jelly-like.Step 3
Divide the drink between 5-6 glasses filled with ice, then sprinkle the pistachios on top of each glass.