Drinks

Horchata Mix

Make this horchata recipe with rice, almonds, cinnamon and lime zest. Soak, blend, strain and serve six over ice for a cool homemade drink.

Horchata mix

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A creamy rice and almond drink flavored with cinnamon and lime zest, soaked for eight hours and strained. Serve it over ice.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings6 servings
Calories435

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups blanched almonds
  • 1 cinnamon stick 3 inches
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Lime slices (optional)

Equipment

  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • pitcher
  • fine sieve

Directions
 

  1. Grind the rice in a blender until it is very fine. Put it in a large bowl with the almonds, cinnamon stick, lime zest and hot water, cover, and leave at room temperature for 8 hours.
  2. Take out the cinnamon stick and blend until smooth. Add the sugar and blend again until it dissolves.
  3. Set a strainer lined with two layers of cheesecloth over a pitcher and strain the mixture through it, pressing on the solids with a ladle.
  4. Stir in the cold water and serve over ice. Top with cinnamon, lime, or cinnamon sticks if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 95g | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1.9mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 0.8IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings; long-grain rice counted as dry long-grain white rice. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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