Morir Soñando (Dominican Orange and Milk Drink)
Local name: Morir soñando
In short: Fresh orange juice, evaporated milk, sugar and ice blended into a cold, creamy drink that tastes like an orange cream bar. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 275 kcal
Morir soñando, which means to die dreaming, is the Dominican drink of fresh orange juice and milk, poured over ice and sweetened with sugar. It tastes like an orange cream bar and is sold at juice stands and cafeterias and made in family kitchens across the country. The trick is to combine the cold milk and the orange juice at the last minute, because acid can curdle milk if the two sit together. Chilled ingredients and quick drinking prevent that.
Instructions
- Squeeze the oranges and strain out any seeds. Keep the juice and the milk very cold.
- Whisk the sugar and vanilla into the cold milk until the sugar dissolves.
- Fill two tall glasses halfway with crushed ice and pour half of the orange juice into each.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the juice, stirring gently, and serve right away.
Tips
- Use freshly squeezed juice and keep everything very cold. Bottled juice is more acidic and more likely to curdle the milk.
- For a frothy, slushy version, blend the juice, milk, sugar and 1 cup of ice for 15 seconds and serve at once.
Questions and answers
Does the orange juice curdle the milk?
It can if the drink sits or if the juice is warm. Keep both cold, mix at the last minute and drink right away.
What does morir soñando mean?
It means to die dreaming in Spanish. Dominicans use it as the cheerful name for this orange and milk drink.
Can I make morir soñando dairy-free?
Yes. Use well-chilled coconut milk or a creamy oat milk and add sugar to taste. The drink will be a little less creamy.
How long does it take to make Morir Soñando (Dominican Orange and Milk Drink)?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Morir Soñando (Dominican Orange and Milk Drink)?
About 275 kcal per serving, with 9 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 275 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
