Strawberry Almond Horchata Mexico Recipes

ALMOND HORCHATA

Steps:

• In a blender combine all horchata ingredients except ice and let stand in blender 5 minutes. Blend mixture on low speed and gradually work up to high speed (use caution when blending hot liquids). Blend mixture on high speed 3 minutes. Add 2 cups ice and blend until melted.
• Pour mixture through a large sieve lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth into a bowl, stirring, and discard solids.
• Fill 4 tall glasses with additional ice and horchata and garnish with cinnamon sticks and lime zest. Flavor of horchata improves if made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

STRAWBERRY HORCHATA

Steps:

• Combine 3 cups hot water, almonds, and rice in a powerful blender, such as a Vitamix®; blend until smooth. Pour into a container, add cinnamon stick, and cover; let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
• Remove cinnamon stick from mixture break up into small pieces. Pour mixture and cinnamon pieces into the Vitamix® and blend until cinnamon pieces are pulverized and blended.
• Strain mixture over a sieve. Pour back into Vitamix® and add strawberries, 1/2 cup water, and stevia. Blend until smooth.
• Pour over ice and serve, or chill until ready to serve.