->Horchata 03 <-

Yield: 7 quarts

3 cups Long-grain white rice

rain or spring water to cover, plus 6-1/2 qts. rain or spring water

2 cups raw almonds, unshelled

1/3 cup freshly ground cinnamon

2 1/2 cups sugar, or to taste

Ice cubes

Wash rice. Cover with rain water, and soak for 12 hours. Drain

in a mesh sieve. Wash almonds, cover with water, and soak for 4

to 6 hours. Shell almonds and discard skins. Puree the rice in

a blender. Set aside. Puree the almonds to a fine paste in a

blender. Mix rice, almond paste, cinnamon, sugar, rain water and 16 ice cubes in a large glass jar or clear pitcher. Serve rice

beverage in tall glasses over more ice cubes. Makes about 7 quarts.