Mexican Cinnamon-Lime Horchatas

A horchata is a Mexican iced drink made from ground nuts, seeds, or rice. The high soluble fiber content of almonds makes this a safe drink, particularly because the nuts are so finely ground.

This recipe is smooth, light, and refreshing, and offers a delicious accompaniment to many foods. For a sweet and soothing end to a hot summer day, pour a glass to enjoy after dinner as you sit on your front porch and watch the sun go down.

If you wish to double this recipe, make two separate batches or you will overfill your blender.

Makes 4 Servings

1 Cup sliced almonds
2 Cup boiling water
1 large cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
grated zest from one lime
1/2 Cup granulated sugar
2 Cups crushed ice cubes

In a blender combine all ingredients except ice. Let sit for 15 minutes. Blend mixture on high speed for 3-4 minutes. Add ice and blend for 2 minutes.

Slowly pour mixture into a large pitcher through a fine mesh sieve or a double layer of dampened cheese cloth, pressing hard on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Chill the filled pitcher until cold, and preferably overnight. Pour into ice-filled glasses.


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