When the summer sun is shining bright, there's nothing quite like a refreshing iced cacao drink to nourish your body and lift your spirits. This simple yet delicious recipe combines the health benefits of pure cacao with the cooling comfort of a chilled beverage.
How to Make Iced Kakaw
Creating your own iced cacao drink is incredibly simple and takes just a few minutes. Follow these easy steps to prepare your nourishing summer beverage:
Ingredients
- 20 grams Matagalpa or Cahabón cacao.
- 50ml hot water
- 200ml cold plant-based milk (oat, almond, or coconut work beautifully)
- 2 ice cubes 🧊
Preparation Steps
- Heat 50ml of water until it's hot but not boiling
- Add 20 grams of your chosen cacao to the hot water
- Blend or whisk until smooth and fully dissolved (a cacao frother works perfectly for this)
- Pour in 200ml of cold plant-based milk
- Add 2 ice cubes to chill and enjoy immediately
Customize Your Iced Kakaw
While the basic recipe is delicious on its own, you can personalize your iced cacao drink with these optional additions:
- A pinch of cardamom for a warming, aromatic touch
- A dash of cinnamon or vanilla for extra sweetness
- A spoonful of coconut cream for added richness
- Natural sweetener like maple syrup or agave
Make a nice serving for friends or guests ;-).
