How to Make Nut Milk

By Food & Wine
Updated May 05, 2017
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They’re simple to make, astonishingly delicious and as good straight up as in recipes like a rich panna cotta. Here’s how to get your milk mustache.
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Step One: Cover

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Cover the nuts with filtered water and then let them soak overnight at room temperature.

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Step Two: Drain

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Drain and rinse the nuts. Puree in a blender with more filtered water and the flavoring ingredients.

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Step Three: Pour

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Pour the pureed mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, then let it sit and drain for 30 minutes.

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Step Four: Press

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Press on the solids with a spatula to make sure you extract all the liquid.

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Step Five: Refridgerate

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Transfer the nut milk to an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. Stir or shake before serving.

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