Aromatic almond elixir

December 19, 2006

Makes 4

1 cup chopped fresh pineapple

2 cups almond milk (available at specialty markets)

Grated rind and juice of 1/2 lime

2-inch piece of lemongrass, crushed and chopped

2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves removed

2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, or more to taste

1. In a blender, combine the pineapple, almond milk, lime rind and juice, lemongrass, mint, and condensed milk. Blend thoroughly.

2. Strain the mixture and pour into glasses. Adapted from L'Espalier