Jul 14 2026

Tiger's Milk Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

our dairy free take on a classic badam milk -- almond milk with saffron, cardamom and almond, creamy and refreshing with crunchy bits of almond

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Preparing Almond Milk

  1. 1

    Soak Almonds

    Place 1 cup of almonds in a bowl and cover them with 2 cups of water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Blend Almonds

    After soaking, drain the almonds and rinse them. In a blender, combine the soaked almonds with 2 cups of fresh water. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Strain Almond Milk

    Using a nut milk bag or a fine mesh strainer, strain the blended almond mixture into a large bowl. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This liquid is your almond milk.

Flavoring the Milk

  1. 4

    Infuse Saffron and Cardamom

    In a small saucepan, gently heat the almond milk over low heat. Add 1 tsp of saffron strands and 4 whole cardamom pods. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  2. 5

    Sweeten the Milk

    Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of sweetener (maple syrup or agave) to taste. Adjust sweetness as needed.

  3. 6

    Cool the Milk

    Let the milk cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare for Serving

    Once chilled, pour the tiger's milk into glasses. Top with 1 tablespoon of chopped almonds and a sprinkle of ground cardamom for added flavor and crunch.

  2. 8

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Tiger's Milk!

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