[Recipe + Video] Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Juice Drink)
Morir soñando (milk and orange juice) should be the official drink of the Dominican summer. This easy recipe shows how to make it.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 549kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup sugar (white, granulated) (may not use it all)
- 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cup of ice cubes (may be crushed ice)
- 2 ½ cup orange juice (best fresh)
Instructions
- Chill milk. Add sugar to milk to taste. Stir in vanilla. Add ice and stir. Pour in the orange juice and stir.
- Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
The trick for the milk not to curdle is keeping the milk (and the whole drink afterward) at a very low temperature.
How to make morir soñando de limón (and other fruits)
Other less-common options include using lime juice (half the amount of the orange juice) or passion fruit juice (same amount as orange juice.Low-carb morir soñando for diabetics
Diabetics or those on low-carb diets take note, you can skip the sugar or use artificial sweetener instead.Low-fat morir soñando
If you are mindful of your fat consumption try low-fat, the taste is slightly different but it works just fine.Vegan morir soñando
If you are a vegan you can use almond milk instead of regular milk, the taste is different but it still is very delicious.Nutrition
Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 1106mg | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 87.5mg | Calcium: 686mg | Iron: 0.8mg