| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Blanched whole almonds |
| 2 cups | Boiling water |
| 1 | Inch piece cinnamon stick |
| ⅓ cup | Sugar or to taste |
| 1 | Lime zest, freshly grated |
| 2 cups | Ice PLUS additional for |
| Glasses |
Source: Gourmet Mag. 4/97 In a blender combine all 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 dempened cheesecloth into a bowl, stirring and discard solids. Fill 4 tall glasses with additional ice and =horchata=. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and lime zest. Note* The flavor of horchata improves if made 1 day in ahead and chilled, covered. From the recipe files of suzy@...
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