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Morir Soñando: 'To Die Dreaming', the Iconic Dominican Drink

Morir Soñando: 'To Die Dreaming', the Iconic Dominican Drink

Recipe for Dominican Morir Soñando: a legendary drink of milk and orange. 'To die dreaming'. Authentic recipe at NKOSI.

Prep.
5 min
Cuisson
0 min
Total
5 min
Servings
2 personnes
Niveau
Facile
Cuisine
République Dominicaine — Caraïbes

Ingrédients

  • 250 ml de lait évaporé tres froid
  • 200 ml de jus d'orange frais (filtré)
  • 4 cas de sucre
  • Glace pilée
  • 1 cac vanille (optionnel)

Préparation

  1. 1
    Réfrigérer lait et jus d'orange au moins 1h.
  2. 2
    Verser le lait évaporé dans 2 grands verres.
  3. 3
    Sucrer le jus d'orange tres froid.
  4. 4
    Verser doucement le jus sur le lait en remuant.
  5. 5
    Ajouter glace pilée. Servir immédiatement.
Pour aller plus loin : histoire, variantes, accompagnements et conseils

In brief

  • Morir Soñando: literally 'to die dreaming', a milk and orange drink
  • Origin: Dominican Republic, a national icon
  • Essential ingredients: evaporated milk, orange juice, sugar, ice
  • Setting: a summer drink, snack bars, family parties

Origins and cultural history of Morir Soñando

Morir Soñando is one of the most iconic drinks of the Dominican Republic. Its poetic name 'To die dreaming' evokes the intense pleasure of this creamy drink. The technique consists of mixing very cold milk with orange juice while avoiding curdling.

Essential ingredients of Morir Soñando

  • Evaporated milk: 250 ml (very cold)
  • Fresh orange juice: 200 ml
  • Sugar: 4 tbsp
  • Crushed ice
  • Vanilla (optional)

Nutritional benefits of Morir Soñando

A vitamin-rich drink (180 kcal/serving). Rich in vitamin C from the orange and calcium from the milk. Good for immunity and bones.

Frequently asked questions

Why can the milk curdle?

If the orange is not very cold or if it is too acidic. Always chill well before mixing.

Can it be made with plant milk?

Yes, almond or coconut milk works well. No risk of curdling.

Storage?

A drink to be drunk immediately. It does not keep.

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