Avocado Smoothie (Jus d'Avocat)

About This Dish

A thick, creamy smoothie that is one of Morocco's most popular cafe drinks. Ripe avocado is blended with cold milk, sugar, and sometimes a hint of orange blossom water to create a rich, velvety shake. Morocco grows abundant avocados, especially in the Souss and Gharb regions, making them affordable and available year-round. The avocado smoothie is typically served in a tall glass as an afternoon pick-me-up or as a filling breakfast drink. It is a favorite with children and is seen as a nourishing, healthy treat across all economic classes.

Ingredients

• 1 large Ripe avocado
• 250 ml Cold milk
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Orange blossom water (optional)
• 3-4 Ice cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Halve avocado and scoop flesh into a blender.

2. 2

   Add cold milk, sugar, and optional orange blossom water.

3. 3

   Add ice cubes. Blend until smooth and thick.

4. 4

   Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.

Tips & Tricks

• The avocado must be perfectly ripe — soft but not brown.
• Adjust sugar to taste. Some cafes add a lot of sugar.
• For extra richness, some cafes add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.