Horchata

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Category : Beverages

Recipe : Horchata

The name may sound peculiar to our modern ears, but this drink is similar to many
medieval nonalcoholic beverages. Served very cold, it is wonderfully refreshing.

Makes 6 servings

6 ounces uncooked regular (not converted) long-grain rice
Zest of 1 lime*
5 cups boiling water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cold water
Twisted strips of lime zest, to garnish*

In blender, combine rice and zest of 1 lime; process until very fine. With
blender off, add 2 cups of the boiling water; transfer mixture to 2-quart
heatproof container, scraping blender jar with rubber spatula to remove all of
mixture.
Add remaining 3 cups boiling water, the sugar, almond extract and cinnamon;
stir to combine. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Line medium sieve with 3 layers of cheesecloth; place over medium bowl. Strain
rice mixture through sieve, squeezing cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as
possible; discard solids. Stir cold water into liquid; refrigerate, covered, until
chilled. Stir before serving; serve garnished with zest.

EACH SERVING (3/4 CUP) PROVIDES: 140 Optional Calories

PER SERVING: 119 Calories, 0 g Total Fat, 0 g Saturated Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 1 mg
Sodium, 28 g Total Carbohydrate, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 1 g Protein, 6 mg Calcium