Horchata 'Rita

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups blanched sliced almonds, lightly toasted
  • 2 limes, zest and juice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 cup agave or honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12-16 shots mezcal

Instructions

  1. Combine rice, almonds, lime zest and juice, cinnamon sticks, agave, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Heat 4 cups of water to a boil and pour over other ingredients. Let cool, stirring occasionally, and put into the fridge to steep overnight.
  3. Strain mixture using a cheesecloth set in a colander or fine mesh sieve. Use a spatula to press liquid through first then squeeze cheesecloth to get every last drop.
  4. Whisk in almond milk and ground cinnamon.
  5. Mix mezcal directly into Horchata or pour into each glass. I recommend pouring a shot (1.5 fl oz) over the ice and topping with horchata. Add a festive straw for stirring!
  6. Serve over lots of ice, a dusting of cinnamon and a lime wedge.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

497 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 19.3g 25% DV
Carbs 61.3g 22% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 31.2g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9770.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 289.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 130.3mg 10% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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