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Time: 8h30

Serves: 8

The perfect summer drink
Mmmm horchata! [Pronounced "or-cha-ta"] A lot of people think Mexican horchata is made with milk but it’s actually completely dairy free. It’s what is known as Aguas Frescas. Usually fruits, grains, or seeds blended with sugar and water to make a delicious beverage. I grew up on this stuff and I love it. It’s my special treat. Liquid golden calories of joy.

Posted by Krys M. • Published 9th May 2014 • See Krys M.'s 7 projects »

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Step 1
Grind rice and almonds into a blender or spice grinder until it makes a fine powder.
Step 2
Blend the almond and rice powder with 3 cups of water until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Add cinnamon sticks and vanilla. Set aside, covered, for at least 8 hours.
Step 3
Use a fine mesh sieve or cover your strainer with a layer of good cheesecloth. Add 1 cup of water to your mixture and strain into a large bowl. You want to strain as much grit out as possible. Discard the solids.
Step 4
Add sugar and vanilla.
Step 5
Stir thoroughly.
Step 6
Pour into a pitcher. Stir in 4 cups of cold water and lots of ice. Garnish with grated cinnamon and cinnamon sticks.

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Debbie V. 24th May 2014

I have always known it to be Mexican!!!!!!!

Sarah W. · London, GB · 48 projects 23rd May 2014

Well both sound good to me ;-)

ArteinterrogantE · Valencia, Valencian Community, ES · 24 projects 22nd May 2014

Sorry but the horchata is not Mexican and is not like that.
It's a recipe from Valencia (Spain) and it is made with "chufas", this recipe is almond milk. ;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horchata

Krys M. · 9 projects 22nd May 2014

Actually, yes, the Mexican version of horchata is sweetened rice milk. It is one of the 3 aguas frescas. Read your own link ;)