Soumatha/Soumada
By
C G
@Celestina9000
1
(Greek Almonade) No, I can't stop you from buying a carton of almond milk and adding some bottled Torani™ syrup to make this recipe. Original recipe includes bitter almonds but since I can't get those here I used almond extract. Combined recipe from The Olive and the Caper cookbook and an online source. Yield was significantly reduced therefore ingredient amounts are estimated.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb
- almonds, skins removed
- 4 c
- filtered water, divided
- 2 c
- sugar
- 1 tsp
- almond extract
- cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon (one small cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste)
- few cloves
- rosewater
- rose petals, for garnish
- ice cubes
How to Make Soumatha/Soumada
- 1Blanch the almonds in a large pot of boiling water a few minutes. Set aside to cool slightly then remove the skins.
- 2Grind the almonds very finely using a food processor. Combine the ground almonds with the remaining 2 cups of water. Set a strainer over a bowl and strain the liquid. Repeat process several times if desired.
- 3SIMPLE SYRUP: To make simple syrup place (2) cups of water, sugar, cinnamon stick and few cloves (2-3) in a large pot. Bring to a boil and boil down to half the amount. Strain. Stir in the almond extract.
- 4Combine the strained almond liquid with the simple syrup. Stir in the rosewater.
- 5To make 1 serving: Place ice cubes in a tall glass. Pour almond milk/simple syrup mixture to the top. Garnish with a rose petal if desired.
About Soumatha/Soumada
Course/Dish: Other Drinks
Main Ingredient: Nuts
Regional Style: Greek
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian, Vegan
Hashtag: #iced beverage Greek almond
