Morir sonando is a popular Dominican drink whose simple combination of cold orange juice and milk tastes bright and creamy.
Chilling every ingredient and whisking the juice gradually into the milk keeps the mixture smooth and refreshing.
Use very cold juice and milk, then mix only when ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve immediately over ice with a small orange slice and simple savory snacks.
Recipe Notes
Prepare and chill the components separately; once combined, the drink should not be stored.
Dominican Morir Sonando
A chilled Dominican orange-and-milk drink with evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, and ice.
Equipment
- Large pitcher
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Six tumblers
Ingredients
Drink
- 4 cups fresh orange juice strained and very cold
- 2 cups evaporated milk very cold
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar or to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 1 medium orange cut into six half-slices for garnish
Instructions
Chill and Mix:
- Whisk sugar, vanilla, and salt into the cold orange juice until dissolved. Refrigerate the sweetened juice and evaporated milk separately for at least 30 minutes.
- Put the ice in a chilled pitcher and pour in the evaporated milk. While whisking continuously, add the cold orange juice in a slow steady stream.
- Taste and adjust sugar if needed. Pour immediately into six tumblers, keeping ice in each glass, and garnish with orange half-slices.
Notes
- Both liquids must be very cold, and the juice should be added gradually to reduce curdling.
- Morir sonando is best mixed and served immediately; do not store it after combining.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 160mgSugar: 33g