Horchata
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ¼ cup whole raw cashews
- 5 cups water, divided
- 2 short cinnamon sticks (more may be desired for garnish)
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon for garnish (optional but recommended)
- Combine rice, cashews, and 2 cups warm water in a blender. Pulse for 10 seconds--enough to break up the rice, but not enough to pulverize it.
- Transfer the rice and water to a jar or other closed container. Allow to soak, at room temperature, for at least 8 hours.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and blend rice and water together until rice is pulverized.
- Strain liquid through a double layer of cheesecloth or very fine sieve into a pitcher.
- Add 3 cups cold water and sugar, stir to combine.
- Serve over a generous helping of ice, and garnish with ground cinnamon and/or cinnamon sticks.
Recipe by Laughing Over Spilled Milk at https://www.laughingoverspilledmilk.com/horchata/
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