Cashew Horchata (Horchata de Nuez de la India)

A refreshing Mexican-inspired beverage made with cashews, brown rice, and cinnamon. This creamy, dairy-free drink is sweetened with piloncillo or brown sugar and makes for a perfect cool refreshment.

4 servings
8 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • ½ stick Mexican cinnamon stick
  • 4 tablespoons piloncillo or brown sugar
  • 4 cups water

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a deep container, combine the cashews, rice, cinnamon stick, 4 tablespoons sugar, and the water. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

    480 min

  2. 2.

    Transfer all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve (discard the solids). If desired, add more sugar to taste. Serve over ice.

    10 min