Horchata
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Ingredients
  • 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)
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Transfer the rice and water to a jar or other closed container. Allow to soak, at room temperature, for at least 8 hours.
  3. Remove cinnamon sticks and blend rice and water together until rice is pulverized.
  4. Strain liquid through a double layer of cheesecloth or very fine sieve into a pitcher.
  5. Add 3 cups cold water and sugar, stir to combine.
  6. 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/