Moroccan · Drinks
Orange Blossom Milkshake
A simple, fragrant milkshake found at Moroccan juice bars, built on cold milk perfumed with a few drops of orange blossom water and lightly sweetened. It's a lighter alternative to the fruit-heavy juices that dominate Moroccan cafe menus.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
- 500 ml cold whole milk
- 1–2 tsp orange blossom water
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar, to taste
- A few ice cubes
- Ground cinnamon, to finish
Method
- 1
Blend
Combine the milk, orange blossom water, honey and ice in a blender.
- 2
Blitz
Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until frothy and well chilled.
- 3
Taste and adjust
Taste and add a touch more orange blossom water or honey if needed — it should be delicate, not overpowering.
- 4
Serve
Pour into glasses and dust the top with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Chef's tips
- Use a light hand with orange blossom water — too much turns floral into soapy.
- Chill the milk well beforehand so you need less ice, keeping the shake from becoming watery.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find orange blossom water?
Middle Eastern and North African grocers stock it, often labelled 'fleur d'oranger' or 'mazhar', and it's increasingly common in supermarket baking aisles.