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Horchata is a refreshing iced drink served in Mexico. It is made with almonds, raw rice, or melon seeds.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients
1 cup blanched whole almonds
2 cups boiling-hot water
1/2- to 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
1/3 cup sugar, or to taste
Freshly grated zest of 1 lime
2 cups ice plus additional for glasses
Garnish if desired: cinnamon sticks and lime zest
Preparation
Step 1
In a blender combine all horchata ingredients except ice and let stand in blender 5 minutes. Blend mixture on low speed and gradually work up to high speed (use caution when blending hot liquids). Blend mixture on high speed 3 minutes. Add 2 cups ice and blend until melted.
Step 2
Pour mixture through a large sieve lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth into a bowl, stirring, and discard solids.
Step 3
Fill 4 tall glasses with additional ice and horchata and garnish with cinnamon sticks and lime zest. Flavor of horchata improves if made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Recipe notes
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Drinking Horchata, Listening to Vampire Weekend
Listen to the band's "Horchata" while you make the sweet almond drink.
