Horchata (Mexican drink)

Ingredients

6 servings

• 130 g of rice
• 100 g of blanched almonds
• 500 ml of hot water
• 60 g of cane sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Steps

1. 1

   In a blender, grind the rice into a fine powder.

2. 2

   In a container, pour the powder, peeled almonds, and cinnamon sticks, add hot water and let it steep. When the water is cold, place the container in the refrigerator overnight.

3. 3

   The next day, remove the cinnamon sticks and blend the mixture.

4. 4

   Filter the preparation using a cheesecloth or, if necessary, a clean kitchen towel in a sieve to remove impurities. Squeeze well to extract the juices.

5. 5

   Dilute the mixture with 75 cl of cold water, add the sugar, and heat over low heat in a saucepan for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Froth the preparation using an immersion blender.

7. 7

   Serve in tall glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon powder.