Description
Cold pistachio milk with cardamom and rosewater is a rich, creamy, and naturally dairy-free beverage made by blending raw pistachios with warming cardamom, floral rosewater, and optional natural sweeteners like dates or maple syrup. It’s refreshing, aromatic, and perfect served chilled or gently warmed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw, shelled, unsalted pistachios
- 4 cups filtered water (for soaking)
- 4 to 5 cups filtered water (for blending)
- 6 green cardamom pods, gently crushed
- 2 tablespoons rosewater (food-grade)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- 3 pitted dates (optional)
Instructions
- Place pistachios in a bowl and cover with 4 cups of filtered water. Soak for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Drain and discard the soaking water. Rinse pistachios thoroughly under cold water, removing loose skins if desired.
- In a high-speed blender, combine soaked pistachios, crushed cardamom pods, dates (if using), and 1 cup of filtered water. Blend on low for about 3 minutes.
- Add another cup of water and blend on medium speed for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in the remaining 2 to 3 cups of water, rosewater, and maple syrup (if using). Blend on high speed for 2–3 minutes until fully liquified and creamy.
- Strain the milk using a nut milk bag or cheesecloth over a bowl or pitcher, squeezing out all liquid. Discard or reserve pulp.
- Transfer to a glass bottle or container. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Shake well before each use.
- Optional: Warm gently on the stovetop over low heat without boiling, if desired.
Notes
- Add a few saffron strands for a deeper aroma and golden hue.
- Use vanilla extract for a dessert-style twist.
- Swap 1 cup of water with coconut water for a tropical variation.
- Use less water for a thicker ‘pistachio cream’ base.
- Combine with almonds or cashews for added creaminess.
- Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Natural separation will occur — shake before use.
- Use leftover pulp in baking or smoothies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
