Horchata

• 1 lb uncooked rice
• 1 lb almonds, blanched and peeled
• 5 ea. cinnamon sticks
• 12 cups hot water
• 20 cups cold water
• 15 slivers lime peel, 2 inches in length
• 5 cups white granulated sugar

Ingredients for 44 servings (9.6 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Soaking: Thoroughly pulverize the rice in a blender.

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2. 2

   Transfer to a medium size bowl and add the almonds, cinnamon stick, and lime peel.

3. 3

   Stir in 12 cups of hot water.

4. 4

   Cover and let stand at least 6 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Blending: Place the mixture in the blender and blend for 3–4 minutes, until it no longer feels gritty.

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6. 6

   Add 10 cups cold water and blend until combined.

7. 7

   Strain a little at a time using a chinois or strainer lined with cheesecloth.

8. 8

   Finishing: Add 10 cups of cold water and stir in enough sugar to sweeten the drink to taste.

9. 9

   If the consistency is too thick, add additional water.

10. 10

    Cover and refrigerate. Stir before pouring.