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Saffron and Almond Milk

Saffron provides a beautiful color and distinctive flavor to this refreshing and festive drink from chef Vikas Khanna's "Flavors First."
The Martha Stewart Show, March 2012
  • Yield Serves 6
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Ingredients

  • 7 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup blanched, sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads, plus 2 pinches for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 6 tablespoons honey

Directions

  1. Bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low and add almonds, saffron, cardamom, and honey. Simmer, stirring, until all the ingredients are well combined, about 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with saffron.

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