Horchata

Ingredients

• 6 teaspoons rice
• 1 1/4 cups blanched almonds
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 3 slices lime zest (2 inches each, no white stuff-and about 3/4 to 1 inch wide)
• 1 cup sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Puree the rice and pour into a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Add the almonds, cinnamon and lime.

3. 3

   Stir in 2 1/4 cups hot tap water, cover and let stand overnight.

4. 4

   Scoop the mixture into a blender or processor and whirl for 3-4 minute.

5. 5

   Add 2 cups of cold water and pulse a few times.

6. 6

   Place three to 4 layers of wet cheesecloth over another bowl and slowly pour mixture through.

7. 7

   When done give the cheesecloth a slight twist to get out remaining fluid.

8. 8

   Add another 2 cups cold water and enough sugar to sweeten to your taste.

9. 9

   Chill.

10. 10

    An option is to add white rum to this if you like.