Authentic Horchata

Horchata is a refreshing drink enjoyed throughout Latin America. Horchata is a refreshing drink enjoyed throughout Latin America. In Mexico, horchata is one of the most popular flavors of the famous Aguas Frescas, which are cold juices traditionally prepared in large glass jugs served over ice.

Makes 1 gallon .

Tips:
Traditional Mexican horchata is often made with just rice, but in some Central American countries almonds or other nuts are added for a richer, creamier finish.

Makes 1 gallon .

Tips:
Traditional Mexican horchata is often made with just rice, but in some Central American countries almonds or other nuts are added for a richer, creamier finish.

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Makes 1 gallon .

Tips:
Traditional Mexican horchata is often made with just rice, but in some Central American countries almonds or other nuts are added for a richer, creamier finish.

Makes 1 gallon .

Tips:
Traditional Mexican horchata is often made with just rice, but in some Central American countries almonds or other nuts are added for a richer, creamier finish.

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Ingredients

16 servings

2 cupswashed raw white rice
6 cupsraw almonds or cashews (optional)
8 cupshot boiling water
8-12 cupscold water
1.33 cupssugar
8 stickscinnamon
1/4 tspfreshly ground nutmeg
8 tspreal vanilla extract

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Steps

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the raw almonds and blanch the almonds for 1 minute.
2

Drain the water from the almonds and let the almonds cool down slightly. Remove the almond skin from all of the almonds (they just need a little squeeze and the skin comes right off).
3

Transfer the rice, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla into the blender. Add the 8 cups of hot boiling water. Cover and let it sit at room temperature overnight.
4

Next day, add the sugar, and extra cold water and run the blender until the rice and almonds are finely ground and completely blended.
5

Use a nut bag or cheesecloth to completely strain the mix. Chill and serve ice cold or with ice. Enjoy!