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.
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.
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
