Almond Horchata
A refreshing Mexican-inspired drink made with blanched almonds, cinnamon, and lime zest. This creamy, dairy-free beverage is perfectly sweetened and served over ice for a cooling treat.
Ingredients
- •1 cup blanched whole almonds
- •2 cups boiling-hot water
- •1 piece cinnamon stick
- •⅓ cup sugar
- •1 whole lime zest
- •2 cups ice
- •1 serving garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
10 min
- 2.
Pour mixture through a large sieve lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth into a bowl, stirring, and discard solids.
5 min
- 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.
5 min
