Horchata Recipe

🌾🥛 Horchata Recipe 🌾🥛 Introduction: Cool off and refresh yourself with this delightful Horchata recipe! Horchata is a creamy and refreshing drink that originated in Latin America and Spain. Made from rice, almonds, cinnamon, and sugar, this creamy beverage is perfect for sipping on a hot day or pairing with your favorite spicy dishes. Follow along to learn how to make this delicious and satisfying drink that's sure to become a new favorite in your beverage rotation! Ingredients: 🌾 1 cup long-grain white rice 🌰 1/2 cup blanched almonds 🥛 4 cups water (plus more for soaking) 🥄 1 cinnamon stick 🥄 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste) 🥤 Ice cubes, for serving 🌿 Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Place the white rice and blanched almonds in a large bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak together for at least 6 hours or overnight. 2. After soaking, drain the rice and almonds and discard the soaking water. 3. In a blender, combine the soaked rice and almonds with 4 cups of fresh water and the cinnamon stick. 4. Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. 5. Place a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, straining out any solids.