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Horchata

Horchata

Horchata

Recipe By Shantelle Stephens

Yields

6 cups

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Recipe By Shantelle Stephens

Using a high-quality vanilla extract and fresh ground cinnamon makes all the difference in this refreshing, Mexican-inspired beverage.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

1 cup rice

5 cups water, divided

1 cup granulated sugar




Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract

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  • Ground Ceylon "True" Cinnamon

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  • Mayan Sea Salt

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Directions

Soak almonds and rice in 3 cups water overnight. Add sugar (to taste), Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract, Ground Ceylon Cinnamon, and Mayan Sea Salt and blend until smooth, about 60 seconds. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set over a large pitcher. Pour contents of blender slowly through the lined sieve into the pitcher. Gather ends of cheesecloth and squeeze out any excess liquid into the pitcher. Add remaining 2 cups water. Serve immediately over ice, or blend again with 1 cup ice for a frozen drink.