Moon Milk with Rose and Cardamom
If you're looking for a calming and soothing beverage to enjoy before bedtime, this rose and cardamom moon milk recipe is the perfect choice! Made with a blend of warm milk, honey, rose water, and ground cardamom, this moon milk is a delicious and fragrant drink that can help you unwind and relax before sleep. The use of rose water adds a subtle floral aroma to the milk, while the cardamom provides a warm and spicy flavor that complements the sweetness of the honey perfectly. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, allowing you to adjust the sweetness and spice levels to your preference. So, gather your ingredients and indulge in the delicious and calming flavors of this rose and cardamom moon milk recipe tonight!
What is Moon Milk Good For?
Moon milk is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy to promote a good nights sleep. Moon milks are made up of herbs, spices, flowers and adaptogens that work together to help you drift off for a peaceful 40 winks.
What Does This Rose and Cardamom Moon Milk Taste Like?
There are lots of different variations of moon milk all of which will have varying tastes. I especially love this rose and cardamom moon milk with tart cherry syrup and I also love this golden moon milk made with warming spices such as turmeric and ginger.
When Should you Drink Moon Milk?
Many people indulge in moon milk every evening and whilst it is considered safe, it is always best to check with your healthcare provider before taking herbal remedies. I always say that every thing in moderation does you good!
What Flavours Work Well in Moon Milk?
many flavours work well in moon milk. Here, in this recipe, I’m using a wonderfully soothing combination of rose, cardamom and oat milk. I made this totally fabulous Persian love cake recently and the spices in this traditional Iranian cake work perfectly in a soothing warming moon milk too. So, I decided to make this Persian Love Moon Milk with Rose and Cardamom. It has ALL the taste of a Persian Love Cake without ALL the cake!
Do Tart Cherries Help you Sleep?
Tart cherries have long been used to help you sleep. This moon milk is made with tart cherry syrup, cardamom, rose and ashwagandha. Tart cherries are known to help improve sleep as they contain melatonin.
Cardamom is known to aid in digestion and is known to help with anxiety. The aroma of rose is super soothing, however it can be a strong taste so I would recommend using just a few drops to 1/2 a teaspoon to start with.
What Milk Should I Use in Moon Milk?
I love using oat milk in my moon milk, it’s deliciously thick and creamy and perfect for a soothing bedtime drink. You can use any milk or non dairy milk you wish for moon milk. Traditionally, cow’s milk would be the milk of choice. You may find this article interesting: what is the best milk alternative for tea?
What are the Benefits of Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha has been used for centuries in moon milk for it’s health boosting benefits. I always add a dash of adaptogenic ashwagandha root powder to my moon milk. Ashwagandha root is known to aid in reducing cortisol levels, reduce anxiety and may also reduce the symptoms of depression.
What Sweetener Should I use in This recipe?
You can use any sweetener you wish, I love using honey in moon milk and it just works with these sleep promoting and soothing herbs.
How do you Make Moon Milk From Scratch?
Making this rose and cardamom moon milk couldn’t be more simple. Moon milk is a super easy bedtime drink to whip up in under five minutes. Start with warming your milk of choice, adding your spices, adding your sweetener and the mixing really really well.
To serve your moon milk, sprinkle with rose petals and chopped pistachios, this is purely optional but looks super fancy and indulgent too….
Here’s how to make this moon milk with rose and cardamom
INGREDIENTS (Serves 1)
1 cup (8fl oz) milk of choice
2 tablespoons of tart cherry syrup
1-2 teaspoons of honey/agave/maple syrup - to taste
1/2 teaspoon of rose water
1/2 teaspoon of ashwagandha root powder
1/4 teaspoon of cardamom
Rose petals & chopped pistachios - optional
METHOD
Firstly, warm the milk either on the hob or in the microwave.
Next, add all of the ingredients and stir with a whisk or spoon.
Use a blender or milk frother to combine and create lots of frothy milky bubbles.
