RCI-BV.009.0039.001
Horchata
– Mexican almond rice-water beverage
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- long grain white ricethumb|Yum!1 cup
- skinless almonds2 cups
- -inch piece cinnamon bark1 unit
- 8 cups
- 1/2 cup
- [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/extracts/index.html vanilla extract]1/4 teaspoon
- 1 unit
Method
1
Measure out the desired amount of water and pour it into a large pitcher or mixing bowl. Ensure the pitcher is large enough to hold the full volume of the finished drink.
2 minutes
2
Add sugar to the water and stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Adjust the amount of sugar to taste for your preferred level of sweetness.
3 minutes
3
Taste the sweetened water and adjust the sugar balance as needed by adding more sugar or water. Stir again until fully combined.
2 minutes
4
Transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator and chill the mixture until it is thoroughly cold. This step is essential for achieving the refreshing character of the drink.
30 minutes
5
Fill serving glasses generously with ice cubes, leaving enough room for the horchata liquid. Use as much ice as desired to keep the drink well chilled.
1 minutes
6
Pour the chilled sweetened water over the ice in each glass, filling to just below the rim. Stir gently to combine the ice and liquid.
1 minutes
7
Serve the horchata immediately while cold. Garnish optionally with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a slice of citrus if desired.